Teen crashes vehicle into Nicklaus Children's Hialeah Outpatient Center

Second car also involved in crash, authorities say

HIALEAH, Fla. – An 18-year-old driver crashed a vehicle into the front of Nicklaus Children's Hialeah Outpatient Center, authorities said.

The crash was reported shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday at the clinic at 990 W. 49th St.

Photos taken at the scene show that a second-vehicle was also involved in the crash and sustained front-end damage. 

A witness told Local 10 News that the cars crashed at the intersection and then one of the vehicles careened into the clinic. 

The front window of the clinic was smashed in, but the vehicle did not enter the clinic. 

Nicklaus Children's Hospital spokeswoman Jennifer Caminas said no one inside the clinic was injured.

According to Caminas, all patients that were inside the building have been treated and released. 

The center has since closed for clean up. 

The cause of the crash is under investigation. It's unclear whether anyone was cited. 


About the Authors:

Amanda Batchelor is the Digital Executive Producer for Local10.com.

Janine Stanwood joined Local 10 News in February 2004 as an assignment editor. She is now a general assignment reporter. Before moving to South Florida from her Washington home, Janine was the senior legislative correspondent for a United States senator on Capitol Hill.