Weston, Florida – A devastating incident unfolded in Weston, as a man lost his life in a fiery crash early Sunday morning. The Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is currently investigating the circumstances that led to this tragic event.
The accident occurred around 3:30 a.m. near the intersection of State Road 84 and Bonaventure Boulevard. According to the initial findings, the driver of a 2024 Tesla Model 3 was traveling eastbound on State Road 84. As the driver attempted to navigate the U-turn lane under the Interstate 75 overpass, something went wrong.
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“For unknown reasons, the driver failed to negotiate the turn and drove off the roadway,” investigators noted. The vehicle collided with the support column of the Interstate 75 overpass, resulting in an impact that immediately ignited the vehicle.
Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies were quick to arrive at the scene, followed by Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, who managed to extinguish the engulfed vehicle. Despite the swift response, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency crews.
The identity of the deceased remains unknown. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and once more details become available, we will update this article.