SW Miami-Dade, FL (May 4, 2021) - A bicyclist lost his life in a crash that took place in Southwest Miami-Dade on Tuesday. The crash was reported on Southwest 172nd Avenue near Southwest 200th Street.
According to officials, the bicyclist was traveling eastbound on Southwest 200th Street when he was struck by a Maserati. The bicyclist, who died at the crash scene, was not immediately identified. The Maserati driver fled the scene just after the accident took place but was later located by police. The crash is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol at this time.
There is no further information available.
Florida ranks as the most dangerous state in the nation when it comes to bicycle crashes. Each year, more than 100 people on average are killed in Florida bicycle accidents. Bicyclists are very vulnerable to suffering serious injuries when they have been struck by a vehicle. Bicyclists are often hurt or killed in crashes involving negligent motorists.
Our condolences go out to the victim's family following this fatal bicycle crash in Miami.
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