HOLLYWOOD (CBS Miami) — Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a traffic crash in Hollywood that left one pedestrian dead early Wednesday morning.
The accident happened shortly after 3a.m. on the Florida Turnpike near the 49 mile-marker.
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According to FHP, a vehicle was traveling southbound when it hit a person on the road. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the scene.
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Troopers were seen taking pictures of the front end damage of an SUV.
Southbound lanes are currently shutdown while investigation takes place.
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Traffic is being detoured on Hollywood Blvd.
