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Woman Killed, 2 People Injured in Crash on I-95 in Hollywood

One woman was killed and two others were injured after a fatal crash on I-95 on Friday night

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One woman was killed and two other people were injured in a crash on Interstate 95 in Hollywood Friday night, authorities said.

The crash happened shortly after 10 p.m. on I-95 northbound near Hollywood Boulevard.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash started when a bicycle fell off the back rack of a pick-up truck, falling into an express lane.

According to police, a taxi collided with a sedan that slowed down and veered in an attempt to avoid a collision with the bike.

The taxi was transporting a couple that had flown in from Mexico on Friday night, a 42-year-old woman and a 38-year-old man.

Hollywood Fire Rescue transported the woman to Memorial Regional Hospital where she was pronounced dead. The man was also taken to the hospital with incapacitating injuries. Their identities weren't released.

The driver of the sedan did not sustain any injuries, according to police.

A fourth vehicle also struck the taxicab from behind and the 37-year-old driver sustained minor injuries.

The 30-year-old driver of the pick-up truck and his passenger did not report any injuries.

This is a developing story. Check back for details.

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