Two Killed in Rollover Crash on U.S. 1 in Southwest Miami-Dade

Traffic homicide detectives are investigating the early-morning incident that shut down a stretch of the busy highway.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Two drivers were killed in a late-night rollover crash on U.S. 1 at SW 112th Street in southwest Miami-Dade, according to authorities. Miami-Dade deputies responded around midnight and found two vehicles involved in the incident, with both drivers pronounced dead at the scene. All lanes of U.S. 1 were shut down from SW 112th Avenue to SW 200th Street/Caribbean Boulevard as investigators processed the crash site.

Why it matters

This tragic incident adds to a concerning pattern of fatal crashes along the U.S. 1 corridor in Miami-Dade, which local officials have long warned about due to high speeds and heavy commuter traffic. The investigation will aim to determine the specific factors that led to this latest deadly collision.

The details

According to reports, the two-vehicle rollover crash occurred around midnight at the intersection of U.S. 1 and SW 112th Street. Miami-Dade deputies arrived on the scene and found both drivers, whose identities have not been released, deceased. Traffic homicide detectives are leading the investigation, but have not yet disclosed whether factors like impairment or excessive speed played a role in the crash.

  • The incident occurred around midnight on Friday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency investigating the fatal rollover crash on U.S. 1.

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What’s next

Traffic homicide detectives will continue their investigation to determine the exact cause of the crash and whether any charges will be filed.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the persistent safety concerns along the U.S. 1 corridor in Miami-Dade, where high speeds and heavy traffic have contributed to multiple fatal crashes in recent years. Local officials will likely renew calls for enhanced safety measures and enforcement to prevent such tragedies in the future.