On Tuesday, a car collided with the El Palacio de los Jugos location in West Kendall, Miami-Dade, resulting in injuries to three individuals and a gas leak at the site.
The crash occurred at approximately 3:45 PM at 15110 SW 56th Street when the vehicle struck the restaurant's building, causing noticeable damage to the structure.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units arrived promptly at the scene, identifying both structural damage and a gas leak, and promptly alerted the gas company for immediate action.
Among the injured, a woman was transported to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital as a trauma patient, while the other two were taken to nearby hospitals, according to Telemundo 51.
Authorities confirmed that the driver of the vehicle, one of the injured women, was involved in the accident.
The Instagram account @onlyindade shared images of the incident, suggesting that the driver might have been a grandmother who had just picked up her grandchild from school, although this detail has not been officially corroborated by the authorities.
As initial reports were concluding, the specific circumstances leading to the crash remained unclear.
El Palacio de los Jugos is a well-known chain within the Cuban community in southern Florida, boasting around ten locations in the area. Established in 1977 by Apolonia Bermúdez at the corner of Flagler Street and 57th Avenue, it has become a staple of Cuban cuisine in Miami, renowned for its tropical juices, pork cracklings, and arroz congrí.
Such incidents are not uncommon in Miami-Dade. Last August, a car crashed into a beauty salon in the area, and in March, a driver lost control, hitting two people outside the Versailles restaurant.
El Palacio de los Jugos itself has witnessed tragic events: in January 2024, a cyclist was fatally struck in front of the chain's Coral Way location.
Currently, officials have yet to provide updates on the health status of the three hospitalized women or clarify the causes behind the accident.
Details Surrounding the Miami Car Crash Incident
What happened at El Palacio de los Jugos in West Kendall?
A car crashed into the El Palacio de los Jugos location in West Kendall, Miami-Dade, injuring three people and causing a gas leak.
Who were among the injured in the car accident?
The injured included the driver of the vehicle and two other individuals. One was transported to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital as a trauma patient.
Has the cause of the crash been determined?
As of now, the exact cause of the accident has not been clarified by the authorities.