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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainSeptember 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Florida Highway Patrol investigates fatal collision on I-75 in Miramar

A man was fatally struck by a vehicle while changing a flat tire on the shoulder of northbound I-75 in Miramar on Thursday afternoon. A two-year-old child inside the victim's vehicle was unharmed and released to their mother.

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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in a fatality and significant traffic delays on a major regional artery, with an ongoing investigation by state and local authorities.

Key Facts

  • A man died after being struck by a vehicle while changing a flat tire on the shoulder of northbound I-75.
  • The accident occurred approximately half a mile from the Miramar Parkway exit.
  • A two-year-old child was inside the victim's vehicle at the time of the collision.
  • The child was released to their mother at the scene.
  • The incident caused the closure of several lanes and the northbound access ramp to Miramar Parkway.
  • The Florida Highway Patrol and the traffic homicide unit are conducting the investigation.
  • The Miramar Police Department is providing assistance to the state investigation.
  • The identity of the victim and the driver of the striking vehicle have not been released.

Who's Mentioned

locationI-75“The highway where the incident took place.”locationMiramar“City where the accident occurred on I-75.”organizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Lead agency investigating the fatal accident.”organizationMiramar Police Department“Assisting the Florida Highway Patrol in the investigation.”