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In Miami and other Florida cities, it can be quite dangerous for pedestrians, bicyclists, and, yes, those in wheelchairs when travelling in or near Florida roads. The danger also applies when attempting to cross a road. To the extent possible, drivers should slow down when driving near pedestrians including those in wheelchairs. A vehicle especially a commercial truck or an 18 wheel truck can easily overpower and crush pedestrians, bicyclists, and people in wheelchairs. A tragic accident was reported in Miami-Dade County, Florida. NBC Miami covered a story in which a man in a wheelchair was hit and killed by an 18 wheeler while the man in the wheelchair was attempting to cross the intersection of 27th Avenue and Northwest 41st Street. As of the time of the initial reporting of the story, authorities had not determined fault for the accident. Since a death resulted from this incident, there will be an autopsy completed and a full report completed by Miami-Dade County authorities and/or the Florida Highway Patrol. See Man in Wheelchair Killed After Truck Hits Him.