Bicyclist dies after driver loses control of car and hits him in Miami Gardens, police say

A bicyclist died after being hit by a car early Thursday morning that had careened out of control in Miami Gardens.

The crash occurred around 6:15 a.m. near Miami Gardens Drive and U.S. 441, according to Miami Gardens Police.

The driver of a black Nissan was traveling north on Northwest Second Avenue when they lost control near Northwest 182nd Street, according to police. The vehicle veered off-road through trees, landed on a side access road, and crashed into the bicyclist.

The driver stopped and remained at the scene until help arrived. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmed the bicyclist died due to injuries at the scene, police said.

Authorities have not identified the victim, but say he is an older male. Nor have police have identified the driver.

This story was originally published July 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM.