Florida troopers investigate I-75 Weston crash that killed retired Miami Beach officer Kenneth “Kenny” MacLeod

Retired Miami Beach officer killed after chain-reaction impact on I-75

A retired Miami Beach Police Department officer was killed Tuesday night, January 27, 2026, in a crash on Interstate 75 in Weston that investigators say began with a vehicle striking his motorcycle and ended with a second vehicle hitting him after he was thrown onto the roadway.

The victim was identified Wednesday as Kenneth “Kenny” MacLeod, a retired officer who lived in Miami Beach. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not publicly released additional personal details.

What investigators say happened

The crash occurred shortly after 7 p.m. in the southbound lanes of I-75, north of Exit 15 (Royal Palm Boulevard). Investigators said MacLeod was riding a 2022 Indian Challenger motorcycle when a gray Volkswagen Jetta traveling south struck the motorcycle.

The impact threw the rider from the motorcycle. Investigators said a second vehicle, a black Audi A3, was unable to stop in time and struck MacLeod in the roadway, propelling him again. No injuries to other people involved were confirmed in initial public updates.

• Location: I-75 southbound, north of Royal Palm Boulevard (Exit 15), Weston

• Time: shortly after 7 p.m., Tuesday, January 27, 2026

• Vehicles involved: 2022 Indian Challenger motorcycle; gray Volkswagen Jetta; black Audi A3

Investigation status and potential charges

The Florida Highway Patrol is leading the investigation. Authorities said the case remains under investigation and it was not immediately clear whether citations or criminal charges would be filed.

In Florida, investigators typically evaluate factors such as driver speed, lane positioning, braking distance, roadway conditions, visibility, and impairment indicators, along with physical evidence at the scene and any available video or witness accounts. A final determination can take days or longer, particularly in fatal cases that require detailed reconstruction.

Traffic impacts and what drivers should know

Fatal crashes on high-speed interstates frequently trigger extended lane closures as investigators document vehicle rest positions, debris fields, and roadway markings. Motorists traveling through the Weston area Tuesday night encountered disruptions while troopers worked the scene.

Anyone who witnesses a serious crash is urged to move to safety when possible and call 911, then remain available to provide a statement to investigating officers.

Authorities have not released further information about MacLeod’s service history or the next steps in the investigation. Updates are expected as the crash review continues.