Cutler Bay police responded to a call of a verbal dispute between a driver and cyclists on Saturday afternoon at the intersection of SW 184th Street and 87th Avenue. According to the Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Office, officers arrived shortly after the report and found a black sport‑utility vehicle that had swerved into a line of cyclists traveling eastbound.
Video shows the confrontation
The incident was recorded and later posted on the local social‑media page “Only in Dade.” The footage shows the cyclists riding in a single file when the SUV approaches, briefly slows, then abruptly steers toward the group, cutting them off. One cyclist reacts by striking the vehicle with his fists. A brief gunshot is heard after the altercation, though deputies have not confirmed whether the shot came from the driver or a cyclist.
Police response and outcome
Deputies on the scene noted that no one was injured during the exchange. The driver of the SUV was not arrested at the time of the investigation, and no citations have been reported. The Miami‑Dade Sheriff’s Office has not released the identity of the driver or any further details about the gunshot.
Community reaction
Local cyclists expressed concern over road safety and the need for respectful interaction between motorists and non‑motorized users. The Cutler Bay Police Department encourages anyone who witnessed the event or has additional information to contact the department’s non‑emergency line.
Public‑safety reminder
Authorities continue to remind drivers that Florida law requires motorists to give at least three feet of clearance when passing cyclists on the road. Failure to do so can result in citations and, in more serious cases, criminal charges if the conduct endangers lives.
The incident underscores ongoing tensions on shared roadways, especially in growing suburban areas where cyclists and drivers must coexist safely. Residents are urged to stay alert, obey traffic signals, and report any unsafe behavior to local law enforcement.
Original reporting: NBC6 Miami — read the source article.
