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Driver dead after truck accident on Florida's Turnpike causing all lanes to shut down, officials say
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Ana Maria Soler , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The driver of the truck died at the scene, which was located near the intersection with Bird Road/SW 40th Street. Further details about the incident are available from the Florida Highway Patrol and other officials who responded to the scene, including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue.
A fatal traffic accident occurred on Florida's Turnpike, involving an overturned tanker truck. The driver of the truck died at the scene, which was located near the intersection with Bird Road/SW 40th Street. The accident caused all lanes of the Turnpike to shut down for several hours.
The truck was traveling south when it lost control and collided with the highway's center concrete barrier wall. Further details about the incident are available from the Florida Highway Patrol and other officials who responded to the scene, including Miami -Dade Fire Rescue.
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Category: safety Published: July 16, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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