A fatal crash involving a tractor-trailer has closed all northbound lanes on Interstate 95 April 28, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorists are being diverted off the interstate at Wickham Road.
It was one of two fatal crashes in the state overnight.
Here’s what we know as of 7 a.m. April 28.
Fatal crash closes northbound lanes on I-95 in Brevard County
The Florida Highway Patrol was at the scene of a fatal crash on I-95 April 28.
The crash was reported about 6 a.m. in the northbound lanes near mile marker 191, Wickham Road, according to the FHP.
“Preliminary evidence” shows the crash involved a Dodge Journey and tractor-trailer.
The driver of the Journey was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the FHP via email.
All northbound lanes on I-95 were closed as of 7 a.m.
Traffic diverted off I-95 in Brevard County
Motorists are being diverted off the interstate at Wickham Road, mile marker 191.
Select an alternate route to avoid delays.
Fatal crash in Osceola County kills woman
The Brevard County crash was the second of two overnight fatal crashes reported in Florida.
The FHP said a 46-year-old woman was killed and a 20-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash at Old Lake Wilson Road and Spine Road in Osceola County shortly after midnight April 28.
All roads were open in the area as of 7 a.m., the FHP said.
Cheryl McCloud is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida’s service journalism Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://floridatoday.com/newsletters.
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