HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Authorities are investigating after a freight train struck a vehicle early Wednesday morning in Hollywood.
The crash occurred in the area of Pembroke Road near Interstate 95.
A Local 10 News crew was at the scene as a white and blue tarp covered a white SUV that was split in half. A lot of debris could be seen scattered near the vehicle.
Hollywood police said the SUV traveled onto the railroad crossing just after 2:45 a.m. when it was struck by the train.
The driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene.
For hours, the area was a traffic nightmare as the westbound lanes along Pembroke Road were blocked, leading to drivers being redirected.
Just after 7 a.m., a tow truck arrived to the scene to remove the unrecognizable SUV.
Crews at the scene were also seen clearing debris near the wreck and fixing the lowered gates impacted by Wednesday’s collision.
Tri-Rail service was impacted by the crash throughout the morning, but train service has since resumed.