A multi-vehicle collision threw traffic into chaos on the Florida Turnpike at the Hollywood Boulevard exit in Hollywood on Saturday morning, clogging the outer lanes as emergency crews worked the scene. Drivers were stuck in long backups while officers cleared vehicles and debris from the roadway, and authorities urged motorists to plan for detours and extra travel time during the cleanup.
Cameras captured the growing line of brake lights and, as reported by WSVN, police were working the affected lanes and advising drivers to find another route. The WSVN report, by Jayme Berezdivin, was published on Feb. 21, 2026, and the station said it would update the story as more details come in.
Where lanes were blocked
Florida's Turnpike traffic portal showed police activity and crash reports closing the ramp at Exit 49 (Hollywood Boulevard / Pines Blvd SR‑820), along with camera snapshots near mile marker 51 that lined up with the heavy backups, according to the Florida's Turnpike traffic portal. The live incident feed indicated both northbound and southbound lanes were affected while responders worked to clear the scene.
How motorists can avoid the congestion
Drivers traveling through Broward County should expect lingering delays and consider local alternatives such as Pines Boulevard, Griffin Road or I‑95 while crews finish clearing the area. For live camera views and real-time traffic snapshots, motorists can use the state's FL511 portal. Lane status and incident details are also available from Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise. Motorist assistance on Turnpike roadways is available 24/7 by calling *347 (*FHP), according to Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise.
Additional details will be shared as authorities release them and as traffic conditions evolve. Drivers looking for up-to-the-minute information should keep an eye on local traffic outlets and official Turnpike channels.
