13-Year-Old Girl Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Car in Miami

A 13-year-old girl was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon in Miami.

Miami Police responded to the area of Northwest 12th Avenue and Northwest 7th Street at approximately 2:30 p.m. on September 2, 2026, after receiving reports of a crash involving a juvenile pedestrian.

Miami Fire Rescue transported the girl to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. Officials said she was in serious but stable condition.

The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation.

What Happened in the Miami Pedestrian Crash?

Police and fire rescue crews responded to Northwest 12th Avenue and Northwest 7th Street after receiving reports that a juvenile pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.

Miami Fire Rescue later confirmed that the pedestrian was a 13-year-old girl.

Emergency crews transported her to Ryder Trauma Center with serious injuries. Despite the severity of her injuries, officials described her condition as stable.

Authorities had not released information about the driver, the type of vehicle involved or exactly how the collision occurred.

It is also not yet clear whether the teenager was within a crosswalk or what traffic signal controlled her movement at the time.

What Caused the Crash?

Miami Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.

In a pedestrian crash at an intersection, investigators may examine the movements of both the pedestrian and driver, the traffic signal sequence, the driver’s speed and whether either person had the right-of-way.

Visibility and distraction may also become important questions.

Because the victim is 13, investigators may carefully reconstruct where she was walking immediately before impact and whether the driver had sufficient time and distance to see her and respond.

The information released so far does not establish negligence or fault by the driver or the pedestrian.

Florida Law Requires Drivers to Exercise Care Around Pedestrians

Florida Statute § 316.130 establishes several rules governing interactions between motorists and pedestrians.

Among other requirements, drivers must exercise due care to avoid colliding with pedestrians and provide warnings when necessary.

Pedestrians also have responsibilities under Florida law, including complying with applicable traffic-control signals and following specific rules governing where and when they may cross a roadway.

Which provisions apply to this crash will depend on where the girl was walking and what the traffic signals showed immediately before she was struck.

Traffic Signals and Crosswalk Evidence Could Be Critical

The crash occurred near the intersection of Northwest 12th Avenue and Northwest 7th Street, making the status of the traffic signals potentially important.

Florida Statute § 316.075 governs the conduct of motorists and pedestrians at intersections controlled by traffic signals.

Investigators may seek to determine whether the vehicle had a green, yellow or red signal and whether the pedestrian had a walk or don’t-walk indication.

A driver’s green light does not necessarily eliminate every duty to watch for pedestrians, just as the presence of a pedestrian in an intersection does not by itself establish that the pedestrian had the right-of-way.

Video showing the moments immediately before impact could help resolve those questions.

Serious Pedestrian Injuries Can Require Long-Term Care

Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable in vehicle collisions because they have virtually no physical protection from the force of impact.

For a seriously injured child, the consequences can potentially extend well beyond the initial hospitalization.

Depending on the injuries involved, treatment may include surgery, rehabilitation, physical or occupational therapy, follow-up medical care and psychological support.

Some injuries may also affect a child’s mobility, education or daily activities for an extended period.

Officials have not released the specific nature of the 13-year-old girl’s injuries, so it is too early to know what her recovery may involve.

Evidence May Help Determine How the Girl Was Struck

Because the cause remains unknown, preserving evidence from the intersection may be particularly important.

Investigators may examine:

• Traffic or intersection camera footage
• Surveillance video from nearby businesses or buildings
• Witness statements
• Traffic signal timing and sequencing records
• Crash-scene photographs and measurements
• Vehicle damage
• Tire marks and roadway debris
• Event data recorder information
• Cellphone records when legally obtainable
• 911 calls and emergency response records
• Lighting, visibility and roadway conditions

Investigators may also examine the vehicle’s location and damage to determine its direction of travel and approximate point of impact.

Who Could Be Liable for a Miami Pedestrian Accident?

Liability will depend on what the investigation establishes.

If evidence shows that the driver failed to yield when required, was distracted, speeding or otherwise failed to exercise reasonable care, the driver could potentially be responsible for the girl’s injuries.

If a separate dangerous roadway or traffic-control condition contributed to the collision, additional issues could potentially arise. However, there is currently no indication that a defective signal, roadway condition or other infrastructure problem played a role.

Florida’s modified comparative negligence law under Fla. Stat. § 768.81 may also become relevant when the actions of more than one person contribute to an accident.

Because this case involves a 13-year-old child, any analysis of her conduct and potential comparative negligence would also need to account for Florida law concerning the standard of care applicable to minors rather than simply treating her conduct identically to that of an adult.

No information released by police currently establishes fault by either party.

Legal Claims When a Child Is Seriously Injured

When a minor suffers serious injuries because of another person’s negligence, the resulting legal claim can involve issues that differ from an ordinary adult injury case.

Potential damages may include past and future medical expenses, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, disability or impairment, and other losses recognized under Florida law.

The child’s parents may also have certain claims related to expenses or losses arising from the injury, depending on the circumstances.

When injuries could affect a child for years or permanently, evaluating future medical and developmental needs can become particularly important before determining the full value of a claim.

Any potential claim in this case will depend on the outcome of the investigation and the nature of the girl’s injuries.

Miami Police Continue to Investigate

Miami Police continue to investigate the September 2 crash involving the 13-year-old pedestrian at Northwest 12th Avenue and Northwest 7th Street.

The girl was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center with serious injuries and was reported to be in stable condition.

Authorities had not released additional information about the driver or explained what caused the collision.

We hope the young girl receives the care she needs and is able to make a full recovery.