Reports of fatal crash shuts down Florida Turnpike’s northbound lanes in Broward

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – Reports of a fatal crash involving a pedestrian shut down northbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike in Pompano Beach Wednesday morning.

Authorities responded to reports of a car crashing into a pedestrian in the area, killing them.

A Local 10 News crew was at the scene of the Turnpike’s Coconut Creek Parkway exit in Pompano Beach where a yellow tarp was placed over the victim’s body as authorities continued to investigate.

Coconut Creek Parkway’s ramp toward the turnpike was also closed.

Police officers in the area were focusing on a white truck that was pulled over on the side of the road.

Authorities have not released any information on the victim involved in the crash and it is unclear if any arrests have been made at this time.

Drivers are being urged to avoid the area or use Interstate 95 at this time if they are looking to head northbound.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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