CUTLER BAY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a crash that occurred early Monday morning on Florida’s Turnpike in Cutler Bay.

According to FHP, the crash was reported at about 4:25 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the highway near Mile Marker 12.

Troopers said a Suzuki motorcycle collided with a red Nissan sedan.

The motorcyclist, identified only as an adult male, was ejected from his motorcycle and fell into the roadway, troopers said.

Authorities said he was pronounced dead at the scene.

All northbound lanes on the Turnpike are closed in the area with traffic being diverted onto Southwest 216^th Street.

FHP: Motorcyclist killed in crash on Turnpike in Cutler Bay

Amanda Batchelor