Florida

Driver Killed in Accident at US 27 in Broward County, FL

Published on: May 12, 2022

Date of Accident
May 11, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 27, Tallahassee, Broward County, FL, USA

What Happened

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a driver at US 27 in Broward County, FL on May 11th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 4:30 p.m. According to initial investigation, a dump truck headed southbound on US 27 lost control for unknown reasons before veering across a median into northbound lanes. It struck a tractor-trailer and SUV, causing fatal injuries to the tractor-trailer driver. The dump truck driver suffered minor injuries while the SUV driver was reportedly uninjured. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Florida Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Car, Dump Truck, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
US 27
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dump Truck lost control, crossed into opposite direction lanes and collided with a tractor-trailer and SUV

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