Body Found on Turnpike Northbound
The northbound lanes on the Turnpike between Kendall Drive and Bird Road were shut down Friday morning
Friday, Jun 22, 2012 | Updated 2:21 PM EDT
Police shut down the northbound lanes of the Turnpike Friday morning.
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The northbound lanes on the Turnpike between Kendall Drive and Bird Road were shut down early Friday morning after officials were investigating a body found lying on the roads.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a pedestrian was struck in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike near SW 40th Street around 2 a.m.
FHP said the victim was hit by multiple cars that all remained at the scene after the incident.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. None of the drivers sustained any injuries.
The age and gender of the victim have not been identified. Officials said the victim was not carrying any identification.
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