Miami-Dade police motorcyclist collides with minivan in Kendall

Both drivers taken to hospitals with injuries

KENDALL, Fla. ā€“ A Miami-Dade police officer who was riding a motorcycle collided with a minivan Monday afternoon in Kendall, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said.

Sky 10 was above Southwest 137th Avenue at Kendall Drive just before 3 p.m. and saw the motorcycle on its side near the median.

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The silver minivan appeared to have damage to the front driver's side door.

Police said the driver of the minivan ran a stop sign while attempting to make a left turn onto 137th Avenue and struck the officer.

The officer was ejected from his motorcycle.

Authorities said the minivan driver, identified as Rafael Rodriguez-Peguero, 79, remained at the scene.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the scene and took the officer to Kendall Regional Medical Center. The officer is in stable condition.

Authorities said Rodriguez-Peguero was taken to West Kendall Baptist Hospital with minor injuries.

The officer, who has not been identified, is a 22-year veteran of the Miami-Dade Police Department.


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