1 dead after dump truck accident in Winter Haven

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (WFLA) – Police say one person is dead in a dump truck accident in Winter Haven.

According to Winter Haven police, the accident occurred shortly before 5:30 a.m. on Lucerne Park Road at the corner of Old Lucerne Park Road.

A dump truck and a car were involved in the accident.

Both directions of Lucerne Park Road at Old Lucerne Park Road are closed and detours are being made via Old Lucerne Park Road, Winter Haven police said.

Motorists are expected to experience significant delays in this area and are advised to use alternative routes.

The Florida Highway Patrol will take over the investigation.

Further details were not immediately available.