One killed and eight hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash at Northwest 103rd Street and Seventh Avenue

What happened

A man died and eight other people were taken to area hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash reported Friday morning in northwest Miami-Dade, authorities said.

The collision was reported shortly after 9 a.m. near the intersection of Northwest 103rd Street and Seventh Avenue. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded alongside deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Victims and medical response

Fire-rescue officials confirmed eight patients were transported from the scene to a local hospital. As of Friday morning, authorities had not released the conditions of those hospitalized, nor had they identified the man who died.

No additional patient details were immediately available, including whether the hospitalized individuals were drivers, passengers, or occupants of multiple vehicles.

What remains unknown

Officials have not publicly described how many vehicles were involved, the sequence of impacts, or whether any contributing factors—such as speed, impairment, roadway conditions, or mechanical issues—are suspected. Authorities also have not said whether charges are expected or whether a traffic-homicide investigation has been initiated.

Investigators typically work to reconstruct crashes of this scale by documenting vehicle damage, mapping debris fields, reviewing available camera footage, and interviewing witnesses. Any determinations about fault generally depend on that reconstruction and, when applicable, toxicology results and electronic vehicle data.

Traffic impacts and location context

The crash occurred along a corridor that connects residential areas and commercial strips in northwest Miami-Dade and can experience heavy morning traffic. Authorities did not immediately announce lane closures, detours, or an estimated time for full reopening, though such incidents often require traffic redirection while emergency care and scene documentation are completed.

• Location: Northwest 103rd Street and Seventh Avenue

• Time reported: shortly after 9 a.m., Friday, February 27, 2026

• Confirmed outcome: one fatality at the scene; eight transported to hospitals

Authorities confirmed one man was pronounced dead at the scene while eight others were transported for medical care.

What to watch for next

Further updates are expected as investigators confirm the number of vehicles involved, clarify the roles of the victims, and release information on the hospitalized patients’ conditions. Identification of the deceased may follow next-of-kin notification.