A seven-year-old girl was seriously injured on Monday afternoon when an elderly woman, aged 92, lost control of her vehicle and struck the child outside a pharmacy in Coral Gables, Miami-Dade. The incident occurred near the Navarro Discount Pharmacy located at 2120 SW 32nd Ave, just before 4 PM.
After the severe impact, the young girl was rendered unconscious, prompting immediate assistance from bystanders to extricate her from beneath the vehicle. The girl, who has not been identified, was with her mother at the time. The mother also sustained injuries, though they were less severe.
A spokesperson for the Miami police department, as reported by local media, stated that the elderly driver mistakenly hit the accelerator instead of the brake. This caused her maroon Nissan Rogue SUV to crash into the pharmacy’s storefront wall. The front of the vehicle was heavily damaged, with shattered glass, debris, and even a knocked-over "No Parking" sign strewn across the ground.
The child was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital by ambulance, where she remains in critical but stable condition. During the investigation, the vehicle stayed at the scene for several hours before being towed away from the pharmacy's facade at the 2120 SW 23rd Ave location.
Authorities have indicated that the elderly driver will be fined for reckless driving, but criminal charges are unlikely. As of the latest update, there are no new developments regarding the child’s clinical condition.
FAQs on Miami Pharmacy Accident Involving Elderly Driver
Here are some frequently asked questions about the tragic accident outside a Miami pharmacy involving an elderly driver and a young child:
What caused the accident outside the Navarro Discount Pharmacy?
The accident was caused by a 92-year-old woman who mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, leading her Nissan Rogue SUV to crash into the pharmacy's storefront.
What is the condition of the seven-year-old girl?
The girl is in critical but stable condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Will the elderly driver face criminal charges?
Authorities have stated that the driver will be fined for reckless driving, but criminal charges are unlikely.