An investigation is underway in southwest Miami-Dade after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash on the Florida Turnpike early Monday morning.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash was reported just before 4:30 a.m. on the Florida Turnpike near mile marker 12.
According to FHP, a Suzuki motorcycle collided into a red Nissan sedan. The motorcyclist, who hasn’t been identified, was ejected from the vehicle and fell onto the roadway.
Officials said he died from his injuries.
Northbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike have been closed for hours because of the crash, and motorists were being diverted off the road onto southwest 216th Street as a result.
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
Drivers may take US 1 or Krome Avenue to get around the crash.
