Broward County

Fatal crash closes southbound lanes of I-75 in Broward

At least one person has died in a fatal crash on Interstate 75 in Broward, Florida Highway Patrol said Sunday night.

Officials noted I-75 southbound lanes were blocked off near mile marker 38, adding that detours have been set near mile marker 49 to mitigate traffic congestion.

The victim was not identified and FHP did not respond to the Herald’s request for more information.

This story will be updated as additional details become available.

This story was originally published May 16, 2021 at 9:06 PM.

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