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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainAugust 29, 2026Miami-Dade

Fatal collision between pickup truck and semi-trailer reported in Palmetto Bay

A fatal crash occurred early Saturday morning at the intersection of U.S. 1 and SW 184th Street in Palmetto Bay involving a Dodge Ram and a flatbed semi-trailer. The driver of the pickup truck died at the scene, while the semi-trailer driver remained uninjured.

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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in a temporary closure of U.S. 1 between SW 183rd Street and SW 186th Street, impacting local traffic flow for several hours.

Key Facts

  • A fatal collision occurred between a Dodge Ram pickup and a flatbed semi-trailer.
  • The accident took place at the intersection of U.S. 1 and SW 184th Street in Palmetto Bay.
  • The driver of the pickup truck died at the scene.
  • The driver of the semi-trailer was not injured.
  • A small fire occurred inside the pickup truck following the impact.
  • U.S. 1 was closed to traffic between SW 183rd Street and SW 186th Street for several hours.
  • The identity of the deceased driver has not been released.

Who's Mentioned

locationU.S. 1“The roadway where the collision took place.”locationSW 184“The specific street intersection of the crash.”locationSW 186“Boundary of the road closure.”locationSW 183“Boundary of the road closure.”locationPalmetto Bay“The municipality where the accident occurred.”organizationFlorida Highway Patrol“The law enforcement agency investigating the crash.”