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Man Pushing Lost Tire Struck And Killed

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WESTON (CBSMiami/AP) — A man died Saturday morning as he was pushing a tire that had fallen off his tractor trailer back toward his truck.

The accident took place just before 4 a.m. on Interstate 75 east of U.S. 27.

The Florida Highway Patrol said Misael Miranda, 43, of Hialeah was hit by a vehicle traveling westbound on State Road 84 entering Interstate 75.

Miranda was hit from behind and pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the car sustained minor injuries.

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