A pedestrian was killed Saturday morning after being struck by a tractor-trailer on Florida’s Turnpike, according to police.
NBC 6 South Florida reported the incident, citing the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash occurred on the southbound lanes of the Turnpike near Southwest Eighth Street as the pedestrian attempted to cross the roadway.
Authorities said the man was on the roadway when an oncoming tractor-trailer hit him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials have not released the victim’s identity. The crash caused traffic delays for several hours, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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