Three Hospitalized Following Multi-Vehicle Crash on University Drive in Pembroke Pines

Three people were hospitalized Monday after a three-vehicle collision along University Drive in Pembroke Pines, according to the Pembroke Pines Police Department.

The crash temporarily disrupted traffic in the area as first responders treated those involved and investigators began working to determine what caused the collision.

What We Know About the Crash

According to the Pembroke Pines Police Department, the crash occurred on July 6, 2026, along University Drive near Taft Street.

Investigators reported that:

• Three vehicles were involved in the collision.
• Three people sustained injuries.
• All three injured individuals were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
• Authorities have not released the conditions of the injured victims.

Officials have not yet disclosed:

• The cause of the crash.
• The sequence of events leading up to the collision.
• Whether any citations have been issued.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Multi-Vehicle Crashes Can Present Complex Investigations

Collisions involving multiple vehicles often require investigators to carefully reconstruct the sequence of impacts to determine how the crash occurred and whether one or more drivers contributed to the incident.

Investigators will likely examine:

• Driver statements.
• Witness accounts.
• Traffic camera footage, if available.
• Vehicle damage patterns.
• Physical evidence from the roadway.
• Traffic signal timing.
• Roadway conditions.

These investigations can take time, particularly when determining whether multiple drivers share responsibility.

Florida Traffic Laws That May Apply

Because the investigation is still in its early stages, authorities have not determined who may have been at fault.

Depending on the evidence, investigators may evaluate whether any Florida traffic laws contributed to the collision, including:

• Florida Statute §316.1925, governing careless driving.
• Florida Statute §316.0895, requiring drivers to maintain a safe following distance.
• Florida Statute §316.075, governing obedience to traffic control signals.
• Florida Statute §316.089, requiring drivers to remain within a single lane until it is safe to change lanes.

Any determination regarding liability will depend on the findings of the investigation.

Potential Legal Rights Following an Injury Crash

When a crash is caused by another driver’s negligence, injured victims may have the right to pursue compensation for damages, including:

• Medical expenses.
• Future medical treatment.
• Lost wages.
• Reduced earning capacity.
• Pain and suffering, when permitted under Florida law.
• Property damage.

Florida follows a modified comparative negligence system under Florida Statute §768.81, meaning liability may be shared among multiple parties based on each person’s percentage of fault.

In multi-vehicle collisions, determining fault often requires a thorough review of all available evidence before legal responsibility can be established.

Investigation Continues

The Pembroke Pines Police Department continues to investigate the three-vehicle crash on University Drive near Taft Street.

Additional information, including the cause of the collision and the conditions of those injured, may be released as investigators complete their review.

Multi-vehicle crashes can leave victims facing significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges, even when injuries are not immediately apparent. Our thoughts are with everyone involved, and we wish those injured a full and speedy recovery as the investigation continues.