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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesSeptember 3, 2026Miami-Dade

Fatal pedestrian accident on I-75 in Miramar under investigation

A man was struck and killed by a vehicle while changing a flat tire on the shoulder of I-75 in Miramar on Thursday afternoon. His 2-year-old child, who was inside the vehicle at the time of the incident, was unharmed and released to the child's mother.

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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in a fatality and significant traffic delays on I-75, with an ongoing investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol and Miramar Police.

Key Facts

  • A man died after being struck by a vehicle while changing a tire on the shoulder of northbound I-75.
  • The incident occurred approximately half a mile from the Miramar Parkway exit.
  • A 2-year-old child was inside the victim's vehicle during the crash.
  • The child was released to his mother at the scene.
  • The accident caused the closure of several lanes and the Miramar Parkway northbound access ramp.
  • The Florida Highway Patrol is leading the investigation with assistance from the Miramar Police.
  • The identity of the deceased has not been released.
  • Information regarding the driver of the vehicle that struck the victim has not been disclosed.

Who's Mentioned

locationI-75“The highway where the incident occurred.”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the incident.”organizationMiramar Police“Assisting the Florida Highway Patrol in the investigation.”locationMiramar“Location of the accident on I-75.”organizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Lead agency investigating the fatal accident.”locationMiramar Parkway“Reference point for the accident location.”