A tragic incident unfolded on the Florida Turnpike early this morning, leading to a significant closure that impacted numerous commuters. According to CBS12, a deadly crash was reported near Port St. Lucie at Mile Marker 141 on the northbound Turnpike at approximately 2:03 a.m.

The seriousness of the collision prompted law enforcement to shut down a stretch of the northbound lanes starting at Exit 138, Becker Road, extending through Mile Marker 141, with the Florida Highway Patrol confirming at least one fatality and the closure starting to affect early morning traffic, it extended for several hours while emergency responders and law enforcement worked at the scene. During the closure, detours and heavy traffic congestion were a challenge for morning commuters seeking alternate routes to their destinations.

Details from the scene of the crash emerged in a WPTV News report, which noted that a semi truck was involved, having flipped over on its side in the accident. This contributed to the extensive closure that was necessary to facilitate investigation and cleanup efforts, as well as to ensure the safety of other road users.

Travel in the area was significantly disrupted until approximately 9:30 a.m. when authorities were finally able to reopen all the northbound lanes to traffic allowing normal traffic flow to resume, with residual delays expected to ease as the day progressed. The investigation into the cause of the crash remains ongoing, and further details are expected as officials delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding the somber event.