Florida

Driver Killed in Accident at I-95 South near Forest Hill Blvd in Palm Beach County, FL

Published on: January 5, 2022

Date of Accident
January 3, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

95 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, FL, USA

What Happened

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed a driver at I-95 South near Forest Hill Blvd in Palm Beach County, FL on January 3rd, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 9:15 p.m. A sedan traveling southbound in a middle lane of I-95 reportedly lost control when another vehicle performed a lane change in its path. The sedan then clipped the front of a tractor-trailer, causing the tractor-trailer to rotate and strike the rear of a parked patrol cruiser. It then veered from the road and overturned multiple times before ending up in a grass shoulder. The 35-year-old driver of the truck died at the scene. The other driver and officer in the patrol unit were treated for minor injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Florida Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
I-95 South near Forest Hill Blvd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Vehicle lost control and clipped a tractor-trailer, causing t to lose control as well and veer from the road

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