LANTANA, Fla. — A West Palm Beach man, 23, was killed early Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 95 during a lane closure.
The incident occurred around 2:07 a.m. on northbound I-95 near Lantana Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Authorities reported that an 18-year-old woman from Lake Worth was driving a 2019 Mercedes sedan in the inside center lane when she entered a lane closure intended for an ongoing crash investigation.
A marked FHP Dodge Charger was stationary across the closed lanes, with its emergency lights activated. The Mercedes collided with the 23-year-old pedestrian first and then struck the FHP cruiser.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released.
The driver of the Mercedes sustained non-incapacitating injuries and was transported to JFK South Medical Center for treatment.
FHP confirmed that the outside northbound lane of I-95 reopened at 8:34 a.m. The incident remains under investigation.