Police are investigating after a cyclist apparently fell to his death from a bridge near downtown Miami early Wednesday.
Officers arrived at the scene around 6 a.m. near the South Miami Bridge, connecting the downtown area to Brickell, after reports that a man had fallen into the water near the area.
Investigators believe it was an accident and the victim may have been a cyclist who tried to beat the draw bridge, but ended up falling to his death.
The man was later identified as 58-year-old Fred Anthony Medina.
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Miami Police Department spokesperson Kenia Fallat confirmed the bridge was shutdown in both directions while detectives investigated the man's death and the circumstances surrounding it.
The bridge reopened shortly before 9:30 a.m. for vehicles but remained closed for pedestrians and boats.
Officials have not released any additional information, including the man’s identity.
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