Miami police: Man dies after losing control of scooter, falling off while not wearing helmet

Sky 10 over fatal hit-and-run crash in Miami. (WPLG)

MIAMI ā€“ Miami police confirmed Friday morning that a man died after losing control of his scooter and falling off.

According to police, the crash was reported at 3:41 a.m. in the area of Northwest Seventh Avenue and 14th Street.

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Miami police Officer Kiara Delva confirmed the crash was fatal. Sky 10 was above the scene at 7:19 a.m. as a tarp covered a body on the ground.

Authorities initially believed the crash was a hit-and-run but discovered that only the scooter was involved.

Scooter involved in hit-and-run crash in Miami. (WPLG)

Police confirmed that the victim was not wearing a helmet.

No other details were immediately released.


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