Bicyclist Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver On MacArthur Causeway

MIAMI BEACH, FL — A bicyclist was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver early Saturday morning along the MacArthur Causeway, according to Miami Beach police. The driver was apparently trying to get around traffic.

Ernesto Rodriguez of the Miami Beach Police Department said Saturday that the incident happened around 1:20 a.m. along the westbound lanes of the causeway, which connects South Beach with downtown Miami.

"A vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed attempted to bypass traffic as all the lanes were occupied," Rodriguez explained. "The driver went on to the shoulder and bicycle lane of the causeway where they unfortunately struck and killed a cyclist before fleeing the scene."

Rodriguez said later that traffic homicide investigators recovered the vehicle believed to have been involved in the hit and run.

"They have identified a person of interest and are working to locate that individual," Rodriguez said. "We will not be sharing any other details at this time."

Police said that a witness remained on the scene and assisted police with the investigation.

The westbound lanes of the MacArthur Causeway remained closed Saturday morning as police conducted the investigation.

Drivers leaving Miami Beach were advised to use the Julia Tuttle Causeway or the Venetian Causeway.