A tragic incident unfolded in Miami on Saturday morning as a Toyota driver lost his life after rear-ending a flatbed truck at high speed.
As a result, the westbound lanes of the Dolphin Expressway had to be shut down, according to reports from Local 10.
The crash took place shortly before 8:20 a.m. near Northwest 57th Avenue, as stated by Lieutenant Alex Camacho, a spokesperson for the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Toyota driver, identified as a male, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the truck driver escaped without injury.
Currently, the westbound lanes of the Dolphin Expressway remain closed at Northwest 57th Avenue as the investigation continues.
No further information regarding the deceased victim has been released at this time.
Details on the Miami Accident Investigation
What caused the Miami accident on the Dolphin Expressway?
The accident was caused by a Toyota driver who collided with the back of a flatbed truck at high speed.
Were there any injuries reported in the Dolphin Expressway crash?
The Toyota driver was declared dead on the scene, while the truck driver was unharmed.