Driver of reported stolen car dies after rear-end crash, troopers say

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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