MIAMI (WSVN) – A Miami Beach Police motorcycle officer has died at a local hospital after being involved in a crash along Interstate 75 in Hialeah, leading to a major closure.<\/p>\n
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash along the northbound lanes in the area of Northwest 138th Street, near the Gratigny Parkway\u2019s entrance to I-75, just west of the Palmetto Expressway, at around 11:30 a.m., Tuesday.<\/p>\n
7Skyforce hovered above first responders as they administered CPR in a grassy area near the roadway.<\/p>\n
It remains unclear what caused the motorcycle to veer off the roadway and flip. <\/p>\n
A rescue helicopter landed in the middle of the roadway and transported the officer to Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition. <\/p>\n
At a Tuesday afternoon press conference, Miami Beach Police Chief Wayne Jones confirmed the officer is 33-year-old David Cajuso. He succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a sad and dark day for the men and woman of the Miami Beach Police Department and for all law enforcement in South Florida,\u201d said Jones. <\/p>\n
Officials said Cajuso had been with the police force for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and three children. <\/p>\n
7News cameras captured several law enforcement agencies standing outside the hospital in a show of support. Moments later, it was clear they had gotten the heartbreaking news that their colleague had passed away. Many officers were seen consoling one another. <\/p>\n
Around 4 p.m., 7Skyforce hovered over Jackson Memorial Hospital where a procession took place in honor of Cajuso\u2019s life. A Miami Fire Rescue truck transported Cajuso\u2019s body to the medical examiner\u2019s office. <\/p>\n
\u201cDavid has been a decorated hero. I ask that you keep his young family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate this grievance process,\u201d said Jones. <\/p>\n
The Gratigny Parkway was shut down in both directions between Red Road and the Palmetto for hours following the crash, but it has since reopened. <\/p>\n
The Florida Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the crash.<\/p>\n
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