1 killed, 1 injured following crash on I-95 exit ramp in Oakland Park, officials say
One person died and another suffered minor injuries following a single-vehicle crash early Memorial Day in Oakland Park, officials say.
The Florida Highway Patrol said at about 5:15 a.m., emergency crews responded to the scene on northbound I-95 near the exit ramp at Cypress Creek. When they arrived, two people were found inside the vehicle.
FHP said the vehicle was traveling north on I-95 when the driver lost control for an unknown reason, causing the vehicle to spin and crash into a guardrail.
Oakland Park Fire Rescue confirmed one victim, a 27-year-old man from Pompano Beach, was transported to North Broward Hospital in critical condition. He later died.
Police said the second victim, a 23-year-old man from Coconut Creek, suffered minor injuries and was treated at the scene. The victims' names have not been released.
The ramp was closed as crews worked to clear the scene. The cause of the crash is under investigation by the FHP.