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Miami police officer hospitalized after wrong-way crash on I-95; driver remains in critical condition
By Litzy Grijalba at WSVN 7 News
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
A wrong-way collision sent a Miami police officer to the hospital. The wreck happened on Sunday morning on Interstate 95 near Northwest 79th Street. Investigators said the officer was traveling northbound when he was struck by a driver going southbound in the express lanes. Both the officer and the
Key takeaway The wreck happened on Sunday morning on Interstate 95 near Northwest 79th Street.
Why this matters in The Miami
The wrong-way crash on I-95 that hospitalized a Miami police officer is a stark reminder of the dangers that law enforcement face every day in Miami. The incident occurred near Northwest 79th Street, an area that is heavily trafficked and prone to accidents. As the city's police department continues to work to keep residents safe, incidents like this highlight the risks that officers take to protect the community. The fact that the crash happened on a major highway like I-95, which runs through the heart of Miami, also raises concerns about traffic safety in the city. With the officer expected to make a full recovery, attention will now turn to the condition of the other driver, who remains in critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital, a facility that is all too familiar with treating victims of serious accidents on Miami's roads.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A wrong-way collision sent a Miami police officer to the hospital. The wreck happened on Sunday morning on Interstate 95 near Northwest 79th Street. Investigators said the officer was traveling northbound when he was struck by a driver going southbound in the express lanes. Both the officer and the
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