FHP: Fort Lauderdale man killed in I-595 crash

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DAVIE, Fla. – A 53-year-old Fort Lauderdale man died in an overnight crash on Interstate 595 Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

At around 12:30 a.m., a 24-year-old Miami Springs woman driving a sedan in the eastbound lanes of the highway, east of State Road 7, “failed to maintain a safe distance” and rear-ended the man’s SUV, causing the vehicle to overturn and the man to be ejected, troopers said.

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Officials haven’t publicly identified the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Troopers said he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.

According to FHP, no criminal charges are expected to be filed.


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