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Miami Police officer hospitalized after crash involving another vehicle; remains in stable condition
By Jayme Berezdivin at WSVN 7 News
· June 7, 2026
· 2 min read
A Miami Police officer was rushed to the hospital after a crash that involved another vehicle. Miami Police officials said an officer who was responding to an emergency call was T-boned by a gray SUV. “I’m going to use my car to remove the vehicle that’s trapping the officer,” said police dispatch.
Key takeaway Miami Police officials said an officer who was responding to an emergency call was T-boned by a gray SUV.
Why this matters in The Miami
The crash on Southwest 7th Street is a stark reminder of the risks Miami Police officers face while responding to emergency calls in the city's busy streets. The fact that the officer was T-boned by a gray SUV while traveling through an intersection with lights on underscores the challenges of navigating Miami's roads, particularly in areas like Little Havana where traffic can be heavy. The incident occurred just a few blocks from the vibrant Calle Ocho, a major thoroughfare in the heart of the city's Latin American community. As the officer receives treatment at Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center, the Miami Police Department's investigation will likely focus on determining the circumstances surrounding the crash and whether any charges will be filed against the driver of the gray SUV. The community will be watching closely to see how this incident unfolds and what measures may be taken to prevent similar crashes in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 7, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Miami Police officer was rushed to the hospital after a crash that involved another vehicle. Miami Police officials said an officer who was responding to an emergency call was T-boned by a gray SUV. “I’m going to use my car to remove the vehicle that’s trapping the officer,” said police dispatch.
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