HIALEAH GARDENS, Fla. — A Miami Beach police motorman has died following a crash on Interstate 75 in Hialeah Gardens.
He has been identified as Officer David Cajuso.
All lanes were closed on I-75 northbound near the Palmetto Expressway after the crash.
Sky 10 was above the scene at about 11:45 a.m. as the police officer was lying in a grassy area off to the side of the roadway as first responders were performing CPR on him.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials confirmed that the motorman was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center.
Miami Beach police confirmed Cajuso was initially listed in critical condition.
Cajuso has since passed away and scores of law enforcement officers were seen outside JMH where a procession was being held for him.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
No other details were immediately released.
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