Man on scooter killed in Miami predawn crash

MIAMI – Police in Miami-Dade County are investigating a deadly crash that involved a person riding a scooter.

It happened around 4:30 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of Southwest Eighth Street and 27th Avenue in Miami.

According to police, the man on the scooter was going west on 27th Avenue and was making a left turn to go onto Eighth Street when he was struck by another vehicle.

At the scene, the victim’s body was covered by a tarp next to the overturned scooter.

Debris could be seen scattered across the road.

Police said the driver of the other vehicle remained at the scene.


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