BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — A crash on the Florida Turnpike in Broward County killed a motorcyclist and temporarily shut down all southbound lanes overnight, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Troopers said the crash happened at approximately 11:13 p.m. on Friday on the Florida 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.
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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 suffered fatal injuries, according to investigators. His next of kin notification is still pending.
Troopers said the Camaro driver, a 22-year-old Hollywood man, was not injured.
They said all southbound Florida Turnpike lanes were temporarily closed starting at midnight Saturday but have since reopened.
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No other details about the crash were immediately released.
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