Turnpike Southbound Lanes Reopen After a Pedestrian is Struck and Killed

HOLLYWOOD (CBS Miami) -- Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a traffic crash in Hollywood that left one pedestrian dead early Wednesday morning.

The accident happened shortly after 1 a.m. on the Florida Turnpike near the 49 mile-marker.

According to FHP, a vehicle was traveling southbound when it hit a person on the road. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the scene.

Southbound lanes were shut down for several hours while investigation took place. They have since reopened.