A woman was killed in a crash on the Florida’s Turnpike in Coconut Creek early Thursday, authorities said.
A woman was killed in a crash on the Florida's Turnpike in Coconut Creek early Thursday, authorities said.
The crash happened around 3 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike south of the Coconut Creek Parkway.
Florida Highway Patrol officials said a 2009 Acura TSX sedan was parked on the outside shoulder of the Turnpike at the same time a 2015 Jeep Wrangler was improperly driving on the shoulder.
The driver of the Jeep, a 31-year-old man from Coconut Creek, didn't slow, stop or maneuver to avoid the Acura, and crashed into it from behind, FHP officials said.
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The driver of the Acura, a 30-year-old woman from Panama City, died at the scene, according to Coconut Creek Fire Rescue. Her identity hasn't been released.
The man who was driving the Jeep suffered non-incapacitating injuries, FHP officials said.
Video from the scene showed the yellow Jeep rolled on its side and the white Acura half destroyed on the Turnpike.
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The crash caused major delays in the area for much of the morning commute.
The investigation into the crash is still ongoing and active, according to FHP.
This is a developing story, check back with NBC 6 for updates.
