Two Florida Highway Patrol Troopers Hospitalized After Cadillac Slams into Stopped Vehicles on Turnpike

Published
June 15, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Miami-Dade, Florida
Florida Turnpike
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Miami-Dade Florida in Miami-Dade, Florida: A black Cadillac SUV veered off the main lanes of Florida’s Turnpike and slammed into a parked Florida Highway Patrol cruiser, striking two troopers-one standing on the shoulder and one inside the vehicle. The impact caused heavy damage to the cruiser, a utility trailer, and the front end of the Cadillac. Both troopers were hospitalized; one was air‐lifted while the other received ground ambulance care. The driver of the Cadillac had a suspended license and sustained only minor injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed trooper standing outside on shoulder Unknown Injured
Unnamed trooper seated inside patrol cruiser Unknown Injured
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured

Original reporting

Two Florida Highway Patrol Troopers Hospitalized After Cadillac Slams into Stopped Vehicles on Turnpike

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