Police are investigating a crash in Miami that left a motorcyclist dead early Friday.
The crash happened around 1:45 a.m. in the area of Southwest 2nd Avenue and 7th Street.
Miami Police officials said officers and fire rescue responded and found the male motorcyclist on the roadway.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity hasn't been released.
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Footage from the scene showed the heavily damaged motorcycle and debris on the street, with the body of the bike's rider nearby.
The other vehicle involved was also damaged and appeared to have lost a wheel.
Police said it appeared the driver of the car ran a red light.
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"This is just a major tragedy for us," Miami Police Capt. Freddie Cruz said. "When the motorcyclist crossed 2nd Avenue, the vehicle was intercepted by an individual that took the red light and caused that collision. Now this individual that was driving the vehicle did stay on the scene, it's a tragic accident where someone lost their life.
Cruz said said they're investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, but had advice for drivers.
"Please, pay attention to the roadway, don't text and drive, obviously we know drinking and driving is illegal but it's also very dangerous, there's no reason for that, don't put on makeup while you're driving, pay attention to the road, pay attention to your surroundings, both hands on the wheel," he said. "We've seen too many tragedies not only here in the City of Miami but throughout our county, we don't want to see anymore so please, just pay attention."
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