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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami Beach Police officers rescue woman pinned under vehicle after scooter crash

Miami Beach Police officers rescued a woman pinned under an SUV following a collision between a Jeep and an electric scooter on Tuesday. The driver of the Jeep was issued a citation for the crash, and the victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights local emergency response procedures and traffic safety enforcement involving electric scooters and motor vehicles in Miami Beach.

Key Facts

  • A traffic crash occurred on Tuesday near 71st Street and Bay Drive East in Miami Beach.
  • A Jeep exiting a gas station struck a woman riding an electric scooter on the sidewalk.
  • The victim was pinned underneath the Jeep following the collision.
  • Responding officers used a jack to lift the vehicle and free the woman.
  • The victim was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center.
  • The victim did not sustain life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover.
  • The driver of the Jeep received a citation for causing the crash.

Who's Mentioned

locationJackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center“Facility where the victim was transported.”location71st Street and Bay Drive East“Location of the traffic crash.”organizationMiami Beach Police“Responded to the crash and commended officers.”personChristopher Bess“Miami Beach Police spokesperson.”