Two Hospitalized After High-Speed Crash on Dolphin Expressway in Doral

Two individuals were hospitalized Tuesday night following a violent two-vehicle collision on the Dolphin Expressway (State Road 836) in Doral, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The crash occurred in the eastbound lanes near Northwest 87th Avenue, causing a major disruption to evening traffic and raising questions about the role of speed and potential driver negligence.

Authorities report that the crash happened when a blue Corvette collided with a white Volkswagen SUV, sending both vehicles careening into the concrete median barrier. Footage from the scene shows the Corvette with catastrophic front-end damage, indicating the force of the impact.

The drivers of both vehicles were transported to a nearby hospital. Their conditions have not yet been released, but both suffered injuries serious enough to require emergency medical care.

The Florida Highway Patrol closed the affected section of the roadway for approximately two hours to allow emergency responders to clear the scene and investigate the crash.

While FHP continues to investigate the cause of the crash, several potential contributing factors could be involved in this type of incident:

• Excessive speed, especially on expressways like SR 836
• Driver distraction or inattention
• Failure to maintain safe following distance
• Aggressive lane changes or merging behavior
• Mechanical failure or tire blowout

What to Do If You’re Injured in a Florida Car Accident

If you or a loved one are injured in a crash like this on a major Florida highway, it’s important to take the right steps to protect your health and legal rights:

1. Seek immediate medical attention – even if you think you’re okay, some injuries may not be visible right away.
2. Gather documentation – this includes photos, witness information, and the police report.
3. Avoid speaking with insurance adjusters without legal guidance.
4. Consult a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to evaluate your claim.

Florida is a comparative fault state, which means that even if both drivers were partially at fault, either may still be able to recover damages based on their degree of responsibility as long as they are not more than 50% at fault.

In a crash like the one on SR 836, injured parties may be entitled to recover damages such as:

• Medical bills (emergency care, rehab, medications)
• Lost income and future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Vehicle repair or replacement costs
• Emotional distress or reduced quality of life

If serious or permanent injuries are involved, the potential recovery could be significant, especially if negligence or recklessness is proven.

At Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury and Wrongful Death Law Firm, we represent victims of serious car accidents throughout South Florida. If you or a loved one was hurt in a crash on the Dolphin Expressway or anywhere in Miami-Dade, we are here to investigate, protect your rights, and fight for the compensation you deserve.