BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that happened overnight in Brevard County.
Troopers said the crash occurred on northbound Interstate 95 near mile marker 208 around 2:50 a.m.
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According to troopers, a 2019 Chevy Malibu which was traveling northbound on I-95 appeared to stop in the middle lane of the highway.
A motorhome, pulling a trailer, swerved to try and avoid the Malibu, but couldn’t avoid it and rear-ended the car.
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The motorhome hit the Malibu, sending it off the roadway and into a ditch.
The driver of the Malibu exited the car and collapsed, troopers said.
The driver later died at the hospital.
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According to troopers, the Malibu was reported stolen prior to the crash.
The driver of the Malibu has not yet been identified.
This crash remains under investigation.
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