On September 28, 2026, WSVN reported that a cement truck overturned on the Florida Turnpike in West Miami-Dade. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident happened just before 1:30 p.m. Monday in the southbound lanes near Southwest Eighth Street.
Officials said the truck ended up on its side after the driver lost control and slammed into the center median barrier wall. Cement spilled onto the roadway, and a fire broke out in the engine. The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital. Further details, including the cause of the loss of control, had not been released.
When a loaded cement truck meets a Turnpike median barrier
A cement mixer carries a heavy rotating drum high above the chassis. That height and weight make the truck less stable if the driver loses control at highway speed. On a corridor like the southbound Florida Turnpike near Southwest Eighth Street, a strike into the center median barrier can put the truck on its side in seconds. Spilled cement on the asphalt and an engine fire add hazards for other motorists and for firefighters working the scene. Those scene facts show how serious a commercial rollover can become, but they do not by themselves answer every question about speed, mechanical condition, or fault. WSVN reported that those questions from the September 28, 2026 incident remain for investigators.
Thoughts are with everyone affected by this crash.
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Lopez Law2151 S Le Jeune Rd, Suite 305
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-605-6739
Source: WSVN, September 28, 2026.
See also Miami truck accidents.