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5-year-old boy dies after pickup truck hits, kills him while riding bike in northwest Miami-Dade, deputies say
By Matthew Ablon at CBS4 Miami
· June 27, 2026
· 1 min read
The Miami -Dade Sheriff's Office is investigating after a child died in a crash late Friday night.Deputies said it happened around 9:13 p.m. along Northwest 177th Avenue in Miami near a Miami Motorcross Park. The office says the boy, who was five years old, was riding a bicycle at the time when he cr
Key takeaway Deputies said it happened around 9:13 p.
Why this matters in The Miami
The tragic death of a 5-year-old boy in northwest Miami-Dade is a stark reminder of the need for improved road safety measures in the area. The incident occurred near a Miami Motorcross Park, an area that likely sees a mix of residential and commercial traffic, highlighting the importance of designing roads that can safely accommodate both vehicles and pedestrians, including children on bicycles. As the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office investigates this crash, residents may be wondering what can be done to prevent similar tragedies in the future. The fact that the boy was riding between cars when he was hit suggests that better lighting, signage, and traffic calming measures may be necessary to reduce the risk of accidents in this area. With its dense population and vibrant commercial activity, northwest Miami-Dade requires a thorough examination of its road infrastructure to ensure the safety of all users, particularly vulnerable ones like children.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is investigating after a child died in a crash late Friday night.Deputies said it happened around 9:13 p.m. along Northwest 177th Avenue in Miami near a Miami Motorcross Park. The office says the boy, who was five years old, was riding a bicycle at the time when he cr
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