Tampa police investigate deadly motorcycle crash on Independence Parkway

A motorcyclist was killed following an early-morning crash in Tampa, police say.

The crash occurred around 12:54 a.m. Tuesday on the Independence Parkway ramp to the southbound lanes of Veterans Expressway. All lanes reopened around 6 a.m. following the investigation.

Tampa police have not publicly identified the motorcyclist. 

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. No other information was immediately provided.