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Motorcyclist killed after crash on North Monroe Street

Posted at 4:31 PM, Mar 03, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-04 16:05:54-05

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — The Tallahassee Police Department confirms that the motorcyclist who was hit by a car on North Monroe Street has died.

The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the intersection of North Monroe Street and Allen Road.

Police say the crash involved a motorcycle and vehicle and shut down the northbound lanes of North Monroe Street for hours.

This case is currently still under investigation. Police have not yet identified the motorcyclist.

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The northbound lanes of N. Monroe Street as well as several other roads in the area are closed after a crash near the Center of Tallahassee.

The Tallahassee Police Department says they are working a motorcycle v.s. car crash at the intersection of North Monroe Street and Allen Road. They say it happened around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

North bound lanes of North Monroe Street are closed from John Knox to Sharer Road. Allen Road is also closed from the Center of Tallahassee to YouFit.

This crash is currently still under investigation and police say there are no more details to release at this time. Drivers are asked to please avoid the area.

Traffic Homicide Investigators have been called to the scene and have assumed the investigation.

TPD is asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash, but did not speak with an officer on scene, or anyone with information about the accident to please call 850-891-4200 and ask to speak with the Traffic Homicide Unit. They may also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 850-574-TIPS.

This is a developing story.