MIAMI-DADE COUNTY: Motorcyclist Fatally Injured in Crash at Bird and Red Roads
A motorcyclist lost his life Monday afternoon following a collision with a sedan near Coral Gables.
A fatal traffic collision occurred Monday afternoon involving a motorcycle and a sedan near Coral Gables. The incident took place just before 4 p.m. at the intersection of Bird Road and Red Road.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Hyundai Sonata traveling westbound along Southwest 40th Street attempted a turn onto 57th Avenue. The maneuver crossed directly into the path of the oncoming motorcycle, resulting in a T-bone impact that threw the rider from his Kawasaki.
Crash details
Lieutenant Alex Camacho, a spokesperson for the Florida Highway Patrol, confirmed that the motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Law enforcement officials have not yet released the identity of the victim pending notification of relatives. Investigators have also not indicated whether the driver of the Hyundai will face any citations or criminal charges related to the incident.
