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NewsWSVN 7 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 on Tuesday after she was struck while riding an electric scooter near a gas station at 71st Street and Bay Drive East. The officers used a vehicle jack and coordinated communication to free the woman, who was subsequently transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Why It Matters

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

Key Facts

  • A woman riding an electric scooter was struck by a Jeep exiting a gas station at 71st Street and Bay Drive East on Tuesday.
  • The collision pinned the woman underneath the Jeep.
  • Responding officers used a vehicle jack to lift the SUV and free the woman.
  • The victim was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center.
  • The victim sustained non-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“The medical facility where the victim was transported.”location71st Street and Bay Drive East“The location of the traffic crash.”organizationMiami Beach Police“The department that responded to the crash and commended the officers.”personChristopher Bess“Miami Beach Police spokesperson who commented on the officers' actions.”