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Aventura, FL - A bicyclist was hospitalized following a collision with a Brightline train in Aventura on Thursday morning.
According to police reports, the incident took place at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Northeast 215th Street, where Aventura police responded to the scene.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived promptly and transported the injured individual to a nearby hospital, designating the patient as a trauma alert.
A mangled bicycle was observed in the back of a police aide’s pickup truck at the crash site.
Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, in collaboration with Brightline officials.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area due to expected traffic congestion resulting from the ongoing investigation.
Further details regarding the bicyclist’s identity, age, or current condition have not been released at this time.