Interstate 75 was shut down for hours Sunday after a multi-vehicle crash near Weston left at least one person dead and several others injured, including a child who was airlifted in critical condition, authorities said.
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred along the northbound/westbound lanes of I-75 near West Indian Trace Road in Weston late Sunday morning. Deputies said multiple vehicles were involved, including a white sedan, a blue minivan, and a motorcycle.
Officials confirmed that five people were injured in total. Four victims were transported by ground to Broward Health Medical Center, while a child suffering cardiac arrest was airlifted to the hospital. At least one of the injured later died, authorities said.
Investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol said one driver involved had a suspended license. That driver was taken into custody at the request of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to officials.
First responders shut down all westbound lanes while processing the scene, with traffic remaining halted for several hours before the highway fully reopened around 4 p.m.
Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and have not yet released full details on what caused the crash or confirmed the identity of the deceased victim.
