Motorcyclist killed in early-morning crash in Tamiami

Traffic being diverted near Bird Road, SW 137th Avenue

TAMIAMI, Fla. ā€“ A motorcyclist was killed early Tuesday morning after a crash on the corner of Bird Road and SW 137th Avenue in Tamiami about 5:15 a.m.

Another driver told Local 10's Ben Kennedy that he was waiting at a red light when the biker rear-ended him. He says the impact threw the man into the road.

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Police said the motorcycle caught fire. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the crash scene.

Traffic is being diverted there as crews investigate the crash.


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