A bicyclist has died following a collision with a vehicle in the Miami suburb of Palmetto Bay, authorities reported today. The incident, which involved only a single vehicle, occurred on Southwest 160th Street, stretching between Southwest 81st and 82nd Avenues. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has been looking into the matter, with deputies positioned at the scene to investigate the cause of the fatal crash.
The section of the roadway where the accident took place was closed in both directions, causing disruptions for local traffic. As the investigation unfolded, commuters were advised to seek out alternatives routes and avoid the impacted area. WSVN reported on the road closure but disclosed that no information regarding the identity of either the victim or the driver had been made public as of yet.
NBC Miami added that the fatal encounter took place this morning. The sheriff's office has not indicated any other injuries from the accident nor made any arrests as part of the ongoing investigation. As of now, the situation remains a developing story, with further details expected to be forthcoming as the sheriff's office continues its work.
On social media, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office provided the public with live updates, posting a traffic advisory about the crash. The post read, "The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Palmetto Bay Municipal District is investigating a fatal traffic crash involving a single vehicle and a bicyclist at SW 160 Street between SW 81 and SW 82 Avenues. The investigation is ongoing, and SW 160 Street is currently closed in both directions between SW 81 and SW 82 Avenues. Please avoid the area and seek alternate routes."
⚠️TRAFFIC NEWS: The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Palmetto Bay Municipal District is investigating a fatal traffic crash involving a single vehicle and a bicyclist at SW 160 Street between SW 81 and SW 82 Avenues. The investigation is ongoing, and SW 160 Street is currently closed…
— Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (@MiamiDade_SO) February 19, 2025
