PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A man is dead following a fiery crash on Florida's Turnpike in southern Palm Beach County on Monday night.
The wreck occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on the Turnpike northbound near Yamato Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
FHP said that a Kia SUV was driving in the center lane behind a semi that was slowing down due to traffic congestion. The driver of the SUV did not stop in time and rear-ended the semi.
The SUV then burst into flames with the driver trapped inside. The driver, who has not been identified, was pronounced dead on the scene.
Lanes of the Turnpike were closed for more than eight hours while FHP investigated the wreck. All lanes have reopened.
