Pedestrian killed on Florida Turnpike after being hit by SUV, tractor-trailer

A fatal early-morning crash on the Florida Turnpike that blocked all northbound lanes during the morning rush hour has now been cleared.

The crash took place shortly before 3:45 a.m. Aug. 15 on the northbound Turnpike at mile marker 261, which is just north of Interstate 4 in Orlando, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Preliminary evidence shows the crash involved a 2024 Hyundai Kona SUV, a tractor-trailer and a pedestrian, according to Trooper Migdalisis Garcia, FHP assistant public affairs officer.

What happened in fatal crash on Turnpike?

According to a Florida Highway Patrol news release, a 2024 Hyundai Kona driven by a 37-year-old male from Gulfport, Mississippi, was going north on the Turnpike in the center outside lane when a pedestrian crossed the Turnpike directly in his path.

The Hyundai Kona hit the pedestrian, causing him to land in the outside lane in the path of a tractor-trailer driven by a 56-year-old male from Orlando.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

The tractor-trailer driver wasn't injured and those in he Hyundai Kona, including the driver, a woman and two children, also weren't injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol report.

The crash remains under investigation.

Are there cameras on the Florida Turnpike?

Yes, there are traffic cameras showing current conditions on the Florida Turnpike.

See views from traffic cameras around the state, along with locations of crashes.

How much does it cost to use the Florida Turnpike?

You can use the SunPass Toll Calculator to determine your tolls based on your selected trip.

The Florida Department of Transportation also has mobile apps for iPhones and Android devices to see your toll cost.

Where are Florida Turnpike service plazas?

There are eight service plazas on Florida’s Turnpike, located approximately every 45 miles.

Plazas are open 24 hours a day and are in the center median of the Turnpike. Click here for a list of service plazas and the amenities offered at each location .

Locations:

• Mile marker 19: Snapper Creek
• Mile marker 65: Pompano Beach
• Mile marker 94: West Palm Beach
• Mile marker 144: Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce
• Mile marker 184: Fort Drum
• Mile marker 229: Canoe Creek
• Mile marker 263: Turkey Lake
• Mile marker 299: Okahumpka

What is the speed limit on the Florida Turnpike?

The speed limit on Florida’s Turnpike is 70 mph, except in construction zones or in other areas where reduced speed limits may be posted, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

Can you make a U-Turn on the Florida Turnpike?

U-Turns on Florida’s Turnpike System are only permitted at service plazas.

Drivers who attempt to make U-Turns at emergency vehicle turnarounds could be subject to traffic citations, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

What happens if you drive on the Florida Turnpike without a SunPass?

If you do not have a SunPass and cash collection is not available, you will receive an invoice to pay your toll via the Department of Transportation's Electronic Toll Collection's license plate readers.

Cameras take a photo of the vehicle’s license plate , and the transaction will be automatically converted to Toll-By-Plate. A toll enforcement invoice for the toll is then mailed to the registered owner of the vehicle, including a $2.50 administrative c harge, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

Do you need exact change on the Florida Turnpike if you don't have a SunPass?

Not all exit and entrance ramp toll plazas are staffed, so motorists should be prepared to have exact change, especially after 7 p.m. or on weekends.

Toll collection baskets do not make change, and drivers should not attempt to insert paper currency in the machinery.

If you do not have a SunPass and cash collection is not available, you will receive an invoice to pay your toll.

This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Pedestrian killed on Florida Turnpike after being hit by SUV, tractor-trailer