Lake Worth, FL (November 16, 2018) - A woman from West Palm Beach died when she was involved in a three vehicle crash on I-95. The crash occurred on Wednesday, November 14th.
51 year old Nicola Perrotte was traveling southbound in a 2002 Jaguar X-Type. At the same time a 2013 Toyota Tacoma was also traveling southbound on I-95, while a 2018 Porsche was traveling southbound in the inside lane. The Jaguar suddenly drafted towards the center of the road and struck the Tacoma. The Tacoma and Jaguar then traveled together before striking the Porsche. Perrotte's Jaguar struck a concrete wall before coming to rest.
Perrotte was taken to Delray Medical Center where she was pronounced dead. The other two driver sustained minor injuries.
Florida Highway Patrol is still investigating the accident.
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