BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — A crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Broward County killed a motorcyclist and temporarily 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 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 died, according to investigators. Authorities are working to notify his next of kin.
Troopers said the Camaro driver, a 22-year-old Hollywood man, was not injured.
They said all southbound lanes were temporarily closed starting at midnight Saturday, but have since reopened.
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