DAVIE, FLA. (WSVN) - The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash along the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 in Davie.

The crash occurred on the highway near U.S. Route 441, just before 6 a.m., Wednesday.

7SkyForce showed a body covered with a yellow tarp on the road surrounded by state trooper vehicles.

The person killed was a woman that had been standing outside of her vehicle, which was disabled on the highway when she and her car were hit.

The woman was killed on impact.

A 4-year-old boy was also in the car and was transported with minor injuries.

Three vehicles were involved in the the wreck.

The westbound lanes in the area were shut down for several hours and were reopened at around 11:20 a.m.

The relationship between the woman and the child remains unclear.

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