A fatal collision occurred on Florida's Turnpike in Davie yesterday afternoon, causing authorities to shut down all southbound lanes, reports say. The accident happened just shy of 3 p.m. near mile marker 53, also affecting traffic flow north of Exit 54, which leads to I-595, State Road 84, and U.S. 441. Local 10 noted that details regarding the victim's identity, including age and gender, have yet to be released.
The Florida Highway Patrol indicated that the aftermath of the crash had vehicles backed up past mile marker 57 as all lanes remained closed to facilitate emergency response. An entrance ramp to the Turnpike was also shut down, as mentioned by CBS News. Motorists in the vicinity at the time were advised to find alternative routes to bypass the congestion and ongoing investigation scene.
As hours ticked by following the incident, the slow reopening of lanes began, but drivers were still encouraged to exercise caution and patience when approaching the area. The rate of vehicles passing through the site was mitigated to ensure the safety of response teams and investigators who continued to scour the scene for evidence and cause.
Further details on the incident remained sparse at the time of writing, with no additional information on potential causes or other injuries sustained.
