HOLLYWOOD, FL – A tragic accident unfolded late Saturday night in Hollywood, Florida, leaving one person dead and several others injured in a fiery collision. The incident occurred near the intersection of Sheridan Road and 40th Avenue, where police say a car veered off the road and collided with another vehicle, setting off a chain of events that ended in flames.
A newly surfaced video captures the moments leading up to the devastating crash. The footage shows one of the vehicles weaving dangerously through traffic before reaching the intersection. Witnesses reported seeing the car crash into a brick wall, causing a fire that quickly engulfed the vehicle. The driver of the burning car did not survive.
Hollywood Police are currently investigating the accident, focusing on whether speed played a role in the crash. While the driver of the second vehicle involved was taken to the hospital, they suffered only non-life-threatening injuries.
Lilly Peshek, a resident who lives nearby, described the scene as chaotic and terrifying. “I heard the crash, and then there was a massive fire,” she recounted. Peshek ran to the site of the accident and immediately called 911. She noted that dangerous driving is a common occurrence in the area and expressed her desire for safer roads in Hollywood.
Authorities have yet to release the identity of the deceased or confirm if any charges will be pressed against the surviving driver. As the investigation continues, residents remain on edge, hoping for answers and improvements to road safety.
The community is mourning the loss of life and grappling with the aftermath of the tragic event. Police are urging anyone with additional information to come forward as they piece together the circumstances surrounding the crash.