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One Dead, One Critically Injured in Tow-Truck Collision in Southwest Miami-Dade

The impact toppled a power pole, cutting electricity to nearby homes for hours.

Overview

  • Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said one driver died at the scene and the other was airlifted to a local hospital in critical condition.
  • The crash occurred near Southwest 288th Street and Old Dixie Highway, where deputies closed the area for hours to process the scene.
  • Dash-cam video showed a red tow truck flipping before striking an electrical pole, and aerial footage showed a yellow tarp covering a body.
  • The downed pole caused multi-hour outages for residents in the surrounding neighborhood.
  • Authorities have not identified those involved or determined the cause, and the investigation remains active.