COCONUT CREEK, FLA. (WSVN) - A motorcyclist was killed after they collided with another vehicle at a busy intersection in Coconut Creek, police said.
Coconut Creek and Margate-Coconut Creek Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash at the corner of Lyons Road and Sawgrass Boulevard, Monday afternoon.
Investigators said the vehicles collided just before 4:15 p.m. The motorcycle ended up on top of the other vehicle as a result of the impact.
7Skyforce hovered above the scene as the damaged motorcycle lay in the middle of the cleared intersection.
The driver of the other vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.
All southbound lanes on Lyons Road at the intersection of Sawgrass Boulevard have reopened but remain congested due to the traffic fatality from earlier this afternoon. pic.twitter.com/rGUyVNLRKx
— Coconut Creek Police Department (@CoconutCreekPD) July 29, 2019
In a tweet, officials said they expect traffic in the area to be affected “for a considerable amount of time.” The intersection was reopened to traffic just after 6:30 p.m.
Police have not provided further details about the victim or the other vehicle involved in the crash, as they continue to investigate.
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