A collision early Monday morning in Martin County left one driver dead following an accident between an SUV and a semi-truck.
According to Florida Highway Patrol, the incident occurred at approximately 2:41 a.m. on the Turnpike at mile marker 136. A Nissan Rogue SUV was traveling northbound in the outside lane when it collided with the rear of a semi-truck's trailer, which was also in the outside lane.
The driver of the Nissan, identified as a 41-year-old man from Palm City, was transported to Florida Coast Medical Center and pronounced dead at 1:55 a.m. Authorities confirmed no injuries were reported for the semi-truck driver.
Emergency response units were on the scene, and lane closures were implemented during the investigation. The Florida Highway Patrol is currently handling the investigation.