US 1 shut down after motorcyclist airlifted following crash in southwest Miami-Dade

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities responded to a medical call Thursday afternoon following reports of a downed motorcyclist on US 1 near mile marker 124 in southwest Miami-Dade.

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Authorities said air rescue personnel were called to the scene, and the highway was shut down to serve as a landing zone.

Air Rescue North transported the individual, who is an adult, to a nearby trauma center.

Officials have not disclosed any information on the driver or circumstances surrounding the crash.

Drivers are being urged to avoid the area at this time.


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