Preliminary reports indicate that a utility cherry-picker truck and a Lincoln Town Car were involved in the collision. The events leading up to the accident were still undetermined
Davie, FL – One person was killed and another injured when two vehicles collided in Davie on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Davie Police Department.
The accident took place in the 1900 block of South Flamingo Road at about 3:40 p.m. March 10.
Preliminary reports indicate that a utility cherry-picker truck and a Lincoln Town Car were involved in the collision. The events leading up to the accident were still undetermined.
Davie police officers and emergency crews responded shortly after receiving reports of the incident.
One person was confirmed deceased at the scene while a second party was transported to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The identities of the involved parties were not immediately released.
The accident led to the closure of northbound Flamingo Road as authorities investigated and cleared the scene.
The Davie Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident.
Traffic fatalities remain a significant concern across Florida. According to the Florida Department of Transportation’s most recent annual crash report, there were 3396 traffic deaths statewide in 2023, marking one of the highest totals in the nation. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also shows that large trucks were involved in thousands of fatal crashes nationwide in recent years.
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