Investigators said one man died at the scene and another was flown to a hospital.
LEISURE CITY, FL — One man was killed and another was critically injured Monday morning after a crash at a busy intersection in southern Miami-Dade, authorities said, as a dash camera video showed the impact sending one vehicle airborne near a fire station.
The crash drew traffic homicide investigators and multiple rescue units to the Leisure City area, where Old Dixie Highway meets Biscayne Drive. Officials did not immediately release the names of the men involved or say what caused the vehicles to collide, but they described the injuries as severe and said the investigation was ongoing.
According to investigators, the collision happened in daylight near the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Firehouse 6 at 15890 SW 288 St. A video shared by a witness’s family showed a red vehicle traveling south on Old Dixie Highway and a black tow truck moving west on Biscayne Drive. The vehicles struck each other near the intersection, and the force pushed the red vehicle forward as it lifted off the roadway and landed on a grassy area just outside the fire station.
Detective Samantha Choon, a spokeswoman for the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, said fire rescue crews arrived and pronounced an adult male dead at the scene. Another adult male was injured and taken to a hospital in critical condition, she said. The sheriff’s office said traffic homicide detectives took over the case, a step typically used for fatal or serious crashes as investigators work to determine the cause and whether any violations occurred.
The dash camera video was recorded by a teen driver who was stopped at a traffic light facing east on Biscayne Drive near Old Dixie Highway, according to his family. The teen, identified by his family as Humzah Khan, is 17 and attends Mast Academy. His father, Taimur Khan, said his son was on his way to Home Depot when the crash happened nearby. The father said he had given his son the Red Tiger dash camera as a safety measure and that the camera’s memory card was turned over to detectives.
“I gave him this camera as a precaution,” Taimur Khan said, describing why he installed it in his son’s vehicle. The family said the footage showed the crash unfolding within seconds, with the tow truck and red vehicle entering the intersection and colliding hard enough to scatter debris and send the red vehicle into the air.
Sky 10 aerial video from above the scene showed debris spread across the area and a yellow tarp placed on a sidewalk, indicating the location where responders focused their work. The red vehicle was visible in the grass near the fire station, and investigators could be seen moving around the crash site while traffic was restricted. Authorities did not say how long lanes were closed or when the area fully reopened, but the scene showed the kind of disruption common after a fatal wreck, when measurements, photos, and vehicle inspections are taken.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said crews used a helicopter to transport the injured man, an unusual step that can be used to speed a patient to a trauma center when minutes matter. The helicopter landed on a field near U.S. 1 and Biscayne Drive, close to Coral Castle, a museum and garden known for its limestone sculptures. Officials did not say which hospital the man was taken to, and they did not release information about his condition beyond describing it as critical.
A nearby resident said she realized something severe had happened when she heard a loud impact and walked outside. Milca Macary, who said she lives in the area, described seeing the vehicles and the aftermath moments after the crash. “I heard the biggest sound I ever heard in my life,” Macary said. She said she saw the truck and then noticed the red vehicle “upside down,” adding that it looked “really bad.”
Investigators did not immediately say whether speed, impairment, distraction, or a traffic signal played a role. They also did not say whether the red vehicle or the tow truck entered the intersection against a light or whether either driver tried to avoid the crash. Officials did not describe whether there were passengers, and they did not say if seat belts were used. It also was not clear from the initial information whether the vehicles were making turns or traveling straight through the intersection at the moment of impact.
The location is part of a corridor that connects neighborhoods in southern Miami-Dade with U.S. 1, a major north-south route that carries commuters and heavy vehicles. Intersections in the area see a mix of local traffic, work trucks, and commercial vehicles, and investigators often focus on sight lines, signal timing, and vehicle speeds when a crash involves a large impact. The presence of a tow truck also can raise questions about its load, braking distance, and whether it was responding to a call, though authorities did not provide those details Monday.
Traffic homicide cases typically include a detailed reconstruction using skid marks, vehicle damage, electronic data, and witness statements. Investigators may also review surveillance video from nearby businesses or homes, and they can use dash camera footage when available. Officials said the memory card from the dash camera was provided to detectives, and such footage can help confirm the sequence of events, the color of traffic lights, and the position of vehicles as they entered an intersection.
Authorities did not announce any charges Monday, and they did not say whether citations had been issued. In many fatal crash investigations, any criminal or traffic charges come later, after toxicology results, vehicle inspections, and reconstruction findings are reviewed. Officials also did not say whether either vehicle was towed for mechanical inspection or whether investigators had spoken with the surviving driver. The sheriff’s office said the investigation was ongoing and that traffic homicide detectives were handling the case.
The identity of the man who died was not released in the initial statements. Authorities also did not confirm whether the dead man was the driver of the red vehicle or the tow truck, and they did not specify where the injured man was seated. Officials often delay releasing names until family notifications are completed and records are verified.
For the Khan family, the crash became personal in a different way, with their son’s dash camera capturing a deadly moment in real time. The father said his decision to install the camera was meant as protection and documentation for everyday driving, not for something as violent as what unfolded. The family’s decision to share the video, and then hand it over to investigators, added a key piece of evidence for detectives trying to understand exactly what happened at the intersection.
Witnesses said the impact sounded like an explosion, and the debris field and vehicle damage suggested a high-energy crash. Responders worked near the fire station and along the roadside while investigators documented the scene. The helicopter landing near U.S. 1 drew attention from drivers and residents, turning a normally busy stretch of roadway into a secured emergency area for a portion of the morning.
The sheriff’s office had not released an estimated timeline for completing its reconstruction as of Monday afternoon. Investigators were expected to continue reviewing video and physical evidence, and officials said they would determine the cause and whether any enforcement action is warranted.
Author note: Last updated February 16, 2026.