Tragedy on Valentine’s Day: Neighbors Urge Drivers to Slow Down
Fatal Crash on Dykes Road and Northwest 12th Street
There was a tragedy on Valentine’s Day when a crash killed one person in Pembroke Pines and sent at least three other people to the hospital. Now, neighbors who have been involved in crashes at the same intersection are urging other drivers to slow down.
Speed a Factor in the Crash
Pembroke Pines Police said speed was a factor in the two-car crash that happened Friday night, just before 7 p.m., on Dykes Road and Northwest 12th Street.
Personal Experiences of Neighbors
According to neighbors, it’s common for drivers in the area to go past the speed limit.
"I was crying in my car," Gabriela Martins said. "My son was, ‘Mom, what’s going on?’"
Martins, who was driving on Dykes Road as she usually does to get home, saw the smoke coming off of the car and people starting to come out of the cars.
A Personal Connection
For Martins, the crash took her back to a personal matter. "The accident was pretty much the same overspeed in traffic light," she said. This upcoming week will be the 12th anniversary of her cousin’s death, who also tragically died in a car crash at the age of 18, just a mile away from this one.
A Close Call for Another Neighbor
Just two years ago, Harold Milien was on the same road, when he told NBC6 he was in an accident of his own. "I’m still recovering from that accident to this day, so my back will never be the same," he said. With a herniated disk, Milien could barely walk. "The lady’s car blew up in flames as soon as she hit me," he said.
A Repeated Pattern of Accidents
Milien, like Martins, said they take driving seriously and hope others do the same. Milien’s mother was also involved in a separate crash, just down the block. "My mom had an accident like right when you get to Towngate, she was about to turn in and the other car swerved and hit her," he said.
A Plea for Safer Driving
Neighbors are urging drivers to be extra careful when driving on the road, especially since the area is mostly residential.
Conclusion
The tragic crash on Valentine’s Day serves as a wake-up call for drivers to be more cautious on the roads. Neighbors like Martins and Milien have been affected personally by these accidents and are urging others to slow down and drive responsibly.
FAQs
- What was the cause of the fatal crash on Dykes Road and Northwest 12th Street?
- Speed was a factor in the crash.
- How many people were injured in the crash?
- At least three people were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries.
- What is the concern of neighbors in the area?
- They are urging drivers to be more careful and slow down, especially since the area is mostly residential.
