Fatal wrong-way driver accident on SR-826 leaves one dead and one seriously injured – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

MIAMI LAKES, FLA. (WSVN) – A fatal wrong-way driving crash occurred on State Road 826 early Friday morning, resulting in the death of one driver and serious injuries to another.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the incident occurred at approximately 2:39 a.m. as a white Hyundai sedan was traveling south in the northbound lanes of SR-826 near Northwest 154th Street. The Hyundai collided head-on with a silver Toyota sedan traveling north.

The driver of the Hyundai was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Toyota, also an adult woman, suffered serious injuries and was flown by helicopter to Ryder Trauma Center.

As a result of the accident, the northbound lanes of SR-826 are currently closed and traffic is being diverted to Northwest 154th Street.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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