A driver has died after his truck ran off the roadway Thursday morning, into a ditch off Interstate 95 in Pompano Beach, authorities confirmed.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the truck was heading north on I-95, approaching Copans Road, when it collided with the right barrier wall and then ran off the roadway into a ditch.
Troopers said the driver was transported toNorth Broward Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
A witness traveling behind the truck told troopers that the driver ran off the roadway for no apparent reason.
Troopers are investigating whether the driver suffered a medical episode prior to the crash.
FHP officials confirmed that the right lane of I-95 northbound is shut down as investigation remains ongoing.
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Source: Local10
