Westbound Turner Turnpike Reopens Near Luther After Deadly Accident

<p>The westbound lanes of the Turner Turnpike at mile marker 140 are back open after emergency crews cleared the scene of a fatal collision Thursday morning. </p>

Thursday, April 21st 2016, 5:30 am

By: News 9

Westbound Turner Turnpike Reopens Near Luther After Deadly Accident

The westbound lanes of the Turner Turnpike at mile marker 140 are back open after emergency crews cleared the scene of a fatal collision Thursday morning.

The collision happened at about 4 a.m. At least one person is dead after a multiple-vehicle accident in which at least one driver was going in the wrong direction. The medical examiner is on the scene.

Driver of Honda Accord was pronounced dead at scene. Was hit by SUV going wrong way on Turner Trpke at 4am @NEWS9 pic.twitter.com/6zPgGyE3AT
— Rachel Calderon (@RachelTRAFFIC) April 21, 2016

Two vehicles were involved, a Honda Accord and gray SUV. The driver of the Accord was pronounced dead on the scene, while the driver of the SUV was going in the wrong direction.

Cars stuck on WB Turner Trpke now able to pass through. ME has removed victim and SUV is moved to side @NEWS9 pic.twitter.com/rVgezht2n0
— Rachel Calderon (@RachelTRAFFIC) April 21, 2016

Westbound Turner Turnpike was closed in the area for just over three hours. Traffic was being diverted at the Luther/Jones exit. Traffic was then moving south to Memorial and west to the metro, Rachel Calderon reports.

More information when it becomes available.

Two vehicles were involved, a Honda Accord and gray SUV. The driver of the Accord was pronounced dead on the scene, while the driver of the SUV was going in the wrong direction.

Cars stuck on WB Turner Trpke now able to pass through. ME has removed victim and SUV is moved to side @NEWS9 pic.twitter.com/rVgezht2n0
— Rachel Calderon (@RachelTRAFFIC) April 21, 2016

More information when it becomes available.

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The westbound lanes of the Turner Turnpike at mile marker 140 are back open after emergency crews cleared the scene of a fatal collision Thursday morning.

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