Miami-Dade County

5-year-old boy killed after being hit by a truck at Miami Motocross Park: MDSO

Investigators say the boy was riding a bicycle in between cars and crossed in front of a pickup truck that was exiting the park.
Investigators say the boy was riding a bicycle in between cars and crossed in front of a pickup truck that was exiting the park. Getty Images | Royalty Free

A 5-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a pickup truck at a dirt-bike park, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office.

At around 9:15 p.m., deputies responded to reports of a traffic crash at Miami Motocross Park, located at 16665 NW Krome Ave. in Hialeah Gardens.

Investigators say the boy was riding a bicycle in between cars and crossed in front of a pickup truck that was exiting the park.

The boy died at the scene.

Miami Motocross Park released a statement on social media announcing the cancellation of a race this weekend due to “extremely unfortunate circumstances.”

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Milena Malaver
Miami Herald
Milena Malaver covers crime and breaking news for the Miami Herald. She was born and raised in Miami-Dade and is a graduate of Florida International University. She joined the Herald shortly after graduating.
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