HIGHLANDS COUNTY, Fla. — A 62-year-old woman from Lake Placid was killed early Wednesday morning after a semi rear-ended her SUV at a red light, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A press release from FHP said it happened at the intersection of U.S. 27 and U.S. 98 in Highlands County just before 2 a.m.
Troopers said the woman was stopped at a red light at the intersection when the driver of the semi with a trailer didn't slow down enough and crashed into the back of her SUV.
The woman died at the scene. She was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, troopers said.
The 41-year-old man from Miami who was driving the semi was not injured. He was wearing a seatbelt at the time.
Troopers said the crash remains under investigation.
