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Single-vehicle crash in Plantation under investigation

Updated on: February 19, 2024 / 8:41 PM EST / CBS Miami

Single-vehicle crash affecting traffic in Plantation

MIAMI - The Plantation Police Department is investigating a single-vehicle crash on Monday night.

The accident involved a newer-model Chevrolet Corvette and happened in the 9400 block of West Sunrise Boulevard.

CBS News Miami cameras captured the silver-colored vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway with the driver's side airbag deployed, the passenger door fully open and parts of the car strewn all over the street.

No word if anyone had to be transported to a hospital or required medical treatment as a result of the crash.

Authorities said eastbound lanes will be shut down from around the 9500 block to Pine Island Road until further notice.

Police continue to investigate.

The public is being urged to avoid the area.

Mauricio Maldonado

Mauricio Maldonado is a digital editor for CBS Miami and has been a digital journalist in the South Florida area since 1997. Mauricio started at the Miami Herald in 1990 and transitioned over to their online team in 1997. In 2001, he moved north to lend his talents to SunSentinel.com, where he spent 17 years. Mauricio has been with CBS Miami since 2018.