A Miami Beach police officer has died following a crash on Interstate 75 in Hialeah Gardens, officials confirmed during a press conference Tuesday afternoon. 

According to MDFR, the crash happened at about 11:25 a.m. at I-75 and Gratigny Parkway, prompting crews to close all northbound lanes.

CBS Miami Chopper 4 was above the scene as emergency responders lifted the victim, later identified as 33-year-old Officer David Cajuso, on a stretcher and loaded him into the air rescue helicopter to be transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital. 

At this time, no other details have been released concerning the crash. 

Miami Beach Police Department, officer's family mourning 

More than a hundred officers from agencies all over South Florida gathered outside the Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial following the loss of Cajuso. 

Those who knew Cajuso said he was a gentle giant with a great sense of humor — a humble man, loved like a brother by many of his fellow officers — and passionate about serving his community.

During a press conference outside the hospital, Miami Beach Police Chief Wayne Jones called Cajuso a "decorated hero" who had been with the department for 10 years. He asked for prayers for Cajuso's wife and three young children. 

"This is a sad and dark day for the men of the Miami Beach Police Department," Jones said. 

Jones also shared he's thankful for all of the surrounding police departments that arrived at the hospital to honor Cajuso. 

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Police said only Officer Cajuso's motorcycle was involved in the incident. 

"Details are limited, but we are eager to get what information there is on what happened," Jones said. "Right now, we want to focus on the family and his children and his wife."  

Procession held for Cajuso

Following the press conference, officers lined the area outside the hospital and saluted as Officer Cajuso's body was taken to the medical examiner's office across the street. 

At the conclusion of the procession, Jones handed Cajuso's wife an American flag. 

"It does not matter whose badge or patch you wear," South Florida Police Benevolent Association President Steadman Stahl said. "We all come together. We all mourn together."