One dead in crash on U.S. 27 in Lake Wales

One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Lake Wales, according to Polk County deputies.

Officials said the crash -- which occurred around 6 a.m. Thursday -- closed the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 27 just south of Warner University in Lake Wales. Lanes reopened before noon.

No other information has been provided.

The crash remains under investigation.