Palm Beach Gardens, FL — January 12, 2024, a woman was killed in a truck accident at approximately 1:15 a.m. along Florida’s Turnpike.

According to reports, a woman was traveling in a southbound Dodge Ram pickup truck on Florida’s Turnpike in the vicinity of Donald Ross Road when the accident took place.

Woman Killed in Truck Accident on Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

An 18-wheeler was reportedly at a stop in the outside southbound lane of Florida’s Turnpike. Officials indicate that, with no apparent attempt to slow or swerve, the pickup truck allegedly collided with the rear-end of the 18-wheeler. The pickup reportedly became wedged beneath the trailer and caught fire as a result of the crash. The woman was declared deceased at the scene of the accident. No other injuries have been reported.

Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of those involved—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

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