Florida

Teen Killed; Eight Injured in Accident at US 27 in Broward County, FL

Published on: March 9, 2022

Date of Accident
March 8, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Vehicle
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 teen at US 27 in Broward County, FL on March 8th, 2022. Police say the incident happened around 2:45 p.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer collided with the rear of a Nissan sedan under unclear circumstances, causing the sedan to lost control and rotate into a shoulder. Police say the sedan was occupied by nine people and a 15-year-old in the vehicle suffered fatal injuries. Two 31-year-old adults and six children in the vehicle were treated for undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

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

Fatal injuries (1), various injuries (8)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer collided with the rear of a Nissan sedan

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