Two students were hit by a car on South Dixie Highway, a segment of U.S. Route 1, on Saturday, Aug. 16 around 6:30 p.m.
The students are freshmen living in Mahoney Residential College.
“One student was struck by a car making a left turn and was transported to the hospital. That student is expected to be discharged soon,” the University of Miami said in a statement to The Hurricane. “The second student was also struck, but did not require hospitalization.”
Many other students learned about the incident later that same day, expressing concern for their fellow ’Canes.
“Around 9 p.m., one of my friends mentioned that two students who live on Mahoney floor three were hit by a car while returning from CVS on U.S 1 earlier in the evening,” said an anonymous student living in Mahoney-Pearson Residential College. “My friend told me that they saw around 9 ENTs in the area after the accident happened. My hopes and prayers go out to the students affected.”
Multiple other students have been injured or passed away after being hit by cars at this busy intersection. After years of lobbying and UM administration and students pushing for a solution, a pedestrian bridge spanning U.S. 1’s six lanes opened in 2017.
The students hit on Saturday are receiving assistance from UM and should hopefully continue the semester positively.
“Student Affairs and Housing and Residential Life staff has provided support to both students,” said the University.