OPA-LOCKA, FLA. (WSVN) - Authorities are investigating a fatal accident involving a scooter that occurred at the intersection of Northwest 27th Street and Ali Baba Avenue in Opa-locka.
The incident prompted a significant police response, blocking the intersection as authorities conducted their investigation.
Aerial footage from 7Skyforce showed a red Jeep Wrangler that appeared to be involved in the collision and a body covered with a tarp as police investigated the area.
Investigators say the scooter was traveling North on 27 Avenue approaching Ali Baba Avenue while the Jeep was traveling westbound on Ali Baba Avenue. Both vehicles collided at the intersection and the male driver of the scooter was ejected.
The scooter rider was pronounced dead on the scene by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, but his identity has not yet been released.
Video shows the front of the Jeep completely torn off and the grill scattered all across the roadway. The scooter also appears to be wedged underneath the vehicle.
The driver of the Jeep stayed on the scene and cooperated with investigators.
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