MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - Rescue crews have taken two men to the hospital after, authorities said, they came under fire in the middle of State Road 826 in Miami Gardens, leading to the hours-long closure of all eastbound lanes near the Golden Glades Interchange.
Florida Highway Patrol and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the incident, Sunday night.
According to FHP, a white BMW sedan was traveling in the eastbound lanes of the highway when someone in an unknown vehicle shot at the car, at around 7:15 p.m.
Moments after the gunfire, investigators said, the BMW crashed into a median concrete barrier wall.
First responders arrived to find the driver suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and a passenger suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg.
Paramedics transported the victims to Aventura Hospital, where the driver is listed in critical condition and the passenger is stable.
Alex Bainier, an 18-year-old new driver from Massachusetts, heard and saw the incident Sunday night.
“There needs to be some type of regulation to fix something,” said Bainier.
He said he is concerned about driving on the South Florida streets.
“If someone has road rage, don’t try to fight back with them, I guess, because I’m not trying to get shot,” said Bainier.
Back at the scene, troopers shut down all eastbound lanes and diverted traffic to southbound Interstate 95. The highway has since reopened to traffic.
Authorities have not provided further details about the incident or the subject’s vehicle, as they continue to investigate.
If you have any information on this shooting, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.
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