Broward Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives are investigating the death of an unidentified person discovered after extinguishing a car fire on Interstate 75 in Western Broward Monday morning. 

Around 6:15 a.m., Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue and Florida Highway Patrol responded to southbound Interstate 75 at the Royal Palm Boulevard exit ramp in Western Broward in reference to a car engulfed in flames. After extinguishing the fire, firefighters discovered a dead person in the vehicle.

BSO homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. The identity of the person is pending notification of next of kin.

Anyone with information can contact BSO Det. James Hayes at 954-321-4231. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS (8477) or online at browardcrimestoppers.org. Anonymous tips that lead to an arrest are eligible for a reward of up to $3,000.