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Antonio Wilcox faces charges in fatal Miami Gardens accident

  • By GREG CRANIDGE
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: February 10, 2025 EDT
  • Updated: February 10, 2025 08:58 AM EDT

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5 killed in Saturday collision at 170th Street and 37th Avenue

MIAMI GARDENS, FL, (February 08, 2025) - A woman and four children tragically lost their lives, and a man is in custody following a multi-vehicle crash in Miami Gardens on Saturday evening, authorities reported.

Police LightsA woman and four children died after a multi-vehicle crash in Miami Gardens on Saturday evening. The driver alleged to be responsible is facing multiple charges.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene near N.W. 170th Street and 37th Avenue around 5:57 p.m. 

According to the preliminary investigation, a black Kia Sorento collided with a white Nissan Altima, pushing it into a silver Cadillac Escalade before crashing into a nearby fence. The accident involved multiple people, including three who were trapped inside one of the vehicles and had to be extricated by emergency responders. 

In total, nine individuals were transported to area hospitals. Four children and one adult were taken by ground transport, while another child was airlifted to a trauma center in Hollywood. Four additional people were transported.

The woman and children, who perished in the crash, were in the Nissan at the time of the incident. 

The driver of the Kia, 25-year-old Antonio Wilcox, was alleged to be at fault for the crash and remained at the scene until law enforcement took him into custody. He now faces five counts of vehicular homicide. Authorities have indicated that speed and alcohol may have played a role in the crash and results of a toxicology report could result in additional charges.

Miami Gardens Police are investigating the circumstances the collision.

DUI ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION 

Despite crackdowns throughout this country, impaired drivers remain a threat to innocent, law-abiding victims.

The consumption of alcohol can diminish the ability to operate a motor vehicle. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, each year about 300,000 people are injured in the U.S. by drunken drivers.

An independent investigation will be required to learn other potential factors in the case such as blood alcohol content levels.

Candice Bond, an experienced DUI accident attorney, was interviewed and provided her thoughts on incidents such as this.

“Separate from criminal charges, a victim may be entitled to compensation through a civil lawsuit against the responsible party, said Candice Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal. “In addition to the diligent work of law enforcement, an attorney can re-interview important witnesses, analyze any surveillance video from the scene of the crash, and obtain phone and text records of the liable party. As an advocate, an attorney can help compassionately guide an injured victim during this difficult time, protecting their legal rights, while ensuring that a driver who takes the wheel under the influence is held accountable for their actions.” 

WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM 

Pending the investigation, the family of a victim may pursue a wrongful death claim. Family members of wrongful death victims may seek damages for loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and emotional distress following a tragic or catastrophic accident such as this.

“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Bond. 

“We understand just what families must go through, and protecting their rights is vital. A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that their legal rights and best interests are protected."


If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed at the hands of a drunken driver and would like a no-cost consultation, our national legal analyst Candice Bond is available for a free consultation to guide you.

(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Newsline can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-985-6515 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).

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