BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — A crash on the Florida Turnpike in Broward County left a motorcyclist dead and shut down all southbound lanes overnight, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the crash happened at approximately 11:13 p.m. on Friday on the Florida Turnpike just south of Griffin Road.
FHP officials said a black 2001 Harley Davidson Road King motorcycle and a red 2012 Chevrolet Camaro were traveling southbound when the motorcycle moved from the outside center lane into the inside center lane, entering the Camaro’s path.
They said the front of the Camaro struck the rear of the motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, a 28-year-old Hollywood man, was thrown from the bike and suffered fatal injuries, according to investigators. His next of kin notification is still pending.
Troopers said the Camaro driver, a 22-year-old Hollywood man, was not injured.
They said all southbound Florida Turnpike lanes were closed as of 12:06 a.m. on Saturday.
No other details about the crash were immediately released.
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