Overview
- The deputy was airlifted to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital and underwent surgery, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office.
- The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. near Northwest 74th Street, with northbound lanes closed between Northwest 41st Street and Northwest 74th Street and heavy delays observed.
- Assistant Chief Eric Garcia said the deputy responded after hearing a report of a vehicle crash with a possibly trapped person and that body camera video is under review.
- The driver who struck the deputy remained at the scene, and the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide unit is leading the investigation.
- Southbound lanes remained open, and officials urged motorists to use alternate routes, slow down, and move over near emergency scenes.