MIAMI (WSVN) - Rescue crews transported a cyclist to the hospital after, police said, he was struck by a vehicle in Miami.

According to City of Miami Police, the incident happened near Southwest 27th Avenue and 22nd Street, at around 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday.

First responders arrived at the scene to find the victim, a man in his 50s, suffering from a serious head injury.

Paramedics with Miami Fuire Rescue rushed the patient to Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition.

Roads in the area were shut down while crews assessed the victim. They have since reopened to traffic.

Police said the driver remained on scene, as the investigation continues.

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