A fatal crash involving three cars shut down a stretch of SW 8th St., troopers say
One man was killed in a fatal crash that sent his Cadillac crashing into a concrete utility pole on Southwest Eighth Street Monday morning in West Miami-Dade.
The three-vehicle crash involving a black Cadillac sedan, a black Nissan sedan and a black van happened at the intersection of Eighth Street and 137th Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Southwest Eighth Street was closed in both directions during the initial investigation and cleanup. The road has since reopened. The traffic lights at the intersection are still flashing, making it a four-way stop during Monday’s morning rush hour and is causing heavy backups in the area.
The crash is about two miles from Florida International University’s main campus.
The collision sent the Cadillac into a concrete utility pole next to a Chevron gas station, according to troopers. The car’s driver was taken to the hospital, where he died, troopers said. The concrete utility pole nearly toppled from the impact, leading to a power outage in the area after the crash, according to WSVN.
Based on the preliminary investigation, it appears the Cadillac, which was heading south on Southwest 137th Avenue, didn’t stop at a flashing red light, causing the collision with the Nissan and van, which were heading west on Eighth Street, troopers said.
This story was originally published March 7, 2022 at 7:04 AM.
