Woman and 4 children killed; person detained after multi-vehicle crash in Miami Gardens, officials say
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MIAMI —A man is in custody after a woman and four children died in a multi-vehicle crash in Miami Gardens on Saturday evening, officials said. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue told CBS News Miami that they responded to a "mass casualty incident" in the area of NW 170th St. 37th Ave. Miami Gardens Police Executive Officer Emmanuel Jeanty told reporters the call came in around 5:57 p.m.
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Main Idea: Antonio Wilcox is in custody after a multi-vehicle crash in Miami Gardens killed a woman and four children, officials said.
Key Points:
- Police said the crash happened Saturday evening in Miami Gardens and involved a Nissan Altima, a Kia Sorento, and a Cadillac Escalade.
- Officials said the woman and four children were in the Nissan and died after the crash.
- Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said nine people were taken to local hospitals, including some who had to be cut out of a vehicle.
- Miami Gardens Police said speed and alcohol were factors, and Wilcox faces five counts of vehicular homicide as the case continues.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The crash may raise fear about road safety and drunk or reckless driving, and it can add strain for Miami Gardens police, fire crews, and local hospitals.
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Named driver identified as being at fault and facing five counts of vehicular homicide.
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Named police executive officer quoted extensively about the crash and the investigation, but not the main focus.
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