Florida Turnpike reopens hours after fatal crash involving motorcycle in southwest Miami-Dade

An investigation is underway in southwest Miami-Dade after a fatal crash involving a motorcycle forced officials to shut down the northbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike for hours early Monday morning.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash was reported just before 4:30 a.m. on the Florida Turnpike near mile marker 12.

According to FHP, a Suzuki motorcycle collided into a red Nissan sedan. The motorcyclist, who hasn't been identified, was ejected from the vehicle and fell onto the roadway.

Officials said he died from his injuries.

Northbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike were closed for hours because of the crash, and motorists were urged to avoid the area while the investigation ws underway.

The FHP said that the crash was cleared and the road was reopened around 9:15 a.m.

No other information was released.