Dangerous Miami Intersection Where Deputy and Officer Crashed to Undergo Traffic Study
A Violent Crash Left Two Law Enforcement Officers Badly Injured
On January 29, Northwest 10th Avenue and Northwest 67th Street became the scene of a serious crash, when a Miami-Dade deputy and a Miami-Dade Schools Police officer collided with each other. Both law enforcement officers were taken to the hospital with serious injuries but are expected to recover.
Frequent Crashes at the Intersection
For Gloria Rice, who has been living in a home across the street for almost 30 years, the intersection has been a problem for a while. “Still a lot of screeching cars about to collide, that hasn’t changed,” she said. The frequent crashes are the reason behind a troubling thought for her. “That someone is going to run into my house,” she said. “That’s my biggest fear.”
Request for Traffic Study and Stop Signs
NBC6 took her concerns to Miami City Commissioner and Chairwoman Christine King, who in turn reached out to the Miami Police Department for data. According to MPD, in the last three years, there have been nine fender benders, eight accidents, two hit-and-runs, and one city vehicle accident at this intersection.
In a statement, King said, “With this report, I am requesting the Public Works Department to do a traffic study. The report will support traffic calming measures at that intersection.” “I think that’s awesome because it’s truly needed,” said Rice.
Installation of Stop Signs
While the traffic study is underway, King requested the installation of two more stop signs, making the intersection a four-way stop. “Anything and everything that they can do to make my situation better on this corner I really appreciate it,” said Rice.
Challenges and Concerns
While NBC6 was there Tuesday night, our camera captured several drivers running the stop sign. A police officer who was stationed nearby quickly followed. While Rice recognizes the new stop signs are not a one-size-fits-all solution, she said it’s a good first step. She’s just glad something is finally being done.
Conclusion
The intersection of Northwest 10th Avenue and Northwest 67th Street has been a problem for years, and it’s only through the efforts of concerned citizens and local officials that something is being done to address the issue. While the traffic study is underway, the installation of additional stop signs is a step in the right direction.
FAQs
* What is the reason for the high number of accidents at the intersection?
+ According to the Miami Police Department, there have been nine fender benders, eight accidents, two hit-and-runs, and one city vehicle accident at this intersection in the last three years.
* What is being done to address the issue?
+ A traffic study is being conducted, and two additional stop signs are being installed to make the intersection a four-way stop.
* What is the timeline for the completion of the traffic study?
+ The timeline for the completion of the traffic study is not specified.
* What is the expected outcome of the traffic study?
+ The report will support traffic calming measures at the intersection, which may include additional traffic lights, reduced speed limits, or other measures to reduce accidents.
