Fatal wrong-way crash involving Amazon Prime 18-wheeler closes ramp to the Palmetto
A pickup truck going the wrong way and an Amazon Prime 18-wheeler collided Friday on a ramp from the Gratigny Parkway to the Palmetto Expressway in Miami-Dade County. The collision killed one of the drivers.
The crash happened around 5:20 a.m. on a ramp from westbound SR-924 (Gratigny) to southbound SR-826 (Palmetto), according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The off-ramp was closed for the investigation and cleanup.
The Amazon truck driver was traveling west on the Gratigny, and was taking the ramp to the Palmetto when it collided “head on” with a red Dodge pickup truck that was going against traffic, troopers said. The Dodge driver, a man, died in the crash. The Amazon driver was not injured.
Helicopter TV news video showed a pickup with heavy front-end damage on the ramp. The Amazon truck, which also has front-end damage, is nearby. A traffic service reported a fuel spill.
Amazon issued a statement after the crash: “We’re saddened to learn of the passing of the driver, and our deepest sympathies are with their loved ones during this difficult time.”
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This story was originally published May 13, 2022 at 6:45 AM.
