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KENDALL, Miami-Dade County, Fla., Sept. 17, 2026 — A motorcyclist died early Monday morning, September 14, after a crash involving a cement truck on the Don Shula Expressway in Kendall, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The motorcyclist was reportedly traveling on the expressway when the motorcycle collided with a cement truck, troopers said. The circumstances leading up to the collision have not been released.
Authorities pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. No other injuries have been reported. The rider's identity has not been released pending family notification.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Authorities have not said whether charges are expected or what role, if any, road conditions or driver actions played in the collision.
We are deeply sorry for the loss suffered by the victim's family.
Why Motorcycles Are Especially Vulnerable to Road Surface Hazards
A pothole, a patch of loose gravel, or a painted lane line can pass under a car's tires without the driver ever noticing. On a motorcycle, the same hazard can shift the bike's balance instantly, because a rider depends on two narrow contact patches instead of four wide ones. Oil residue, uneven pavement seams, and debris scattered near truck routes are common contributors to single-vehicle motorcycle crashes and can also complicate a rider's ability to react to another vehicle nearby.
Expressway on-ramps and merge lanes, where heavy trucks and cement mixers frequently travel, tend to accumulate grit and spilled material that ordinary sweeping doesn't always catch. A rider who has to swerve or brake hard around such debris has far less room for error than a driver in an enclosed vehicle. Wet pavement compounds the problem, since a motorcycle's tires lose grip more readily than a car's.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 34 percent of motorcycle riders in fatal crashes had no valid motorcycle license in 2023. That gap in licensing and training can leave riders less prepared to handle sudden surface hazards or evasive maneuvers around larger vehicles like cement trucks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should drivers do to spot motorcycles on the road?
Check mirrors and blind spots twice before changing lanes or merging, since a motorcycle's narrow profile makes it easy to miss. Leave extra following distance, since riders may need to brake or swerve quickly for hazards that a car would simply roll over.
What should a rider do immediately after a crash?
If possible, move to a safe location away from traffic, call 911, and avoid removing riding gear unless trained responders advise otherwise. Get a medical evaluation even if injuries seem minor, since some impact injuries aren't immediately obvious.
Do motorcycle crashes happen more often at intersections?
Yes, a large share of motorcycle collisions with other vehicles occur at intersections, often when a driver turning left fails to see an oncoming rider. Highway crashes, like collisions with merging trucks, are a separate but significant category.
How much does road surface affect motorcycle safety?
Considerably more than for cars. Potholes, gravel, oil slicks, and uneven pavement can destabilize a motorcycle in ways that a four-wheeled vehicle would barely register.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Crash in Kendall, FL
If you were involved in or witnessing a motorcycle crash in Kendall, you should call 911 right away and wait for law enforcement to arrive and document the scene. Riders and passengers should seek prompt medical attention, since injuries from a motorcycle collision can be more serious than they first appear.
Make sure to obtain a copy of the official crash report from the Florida Highway Patrol which can help you with insurance claims and understanding what happened. Witnesses are encouraged to share what they saw with responding troopers while details are fresh.
