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Two People Killed in Accident at Florida Turnpike in Boynton Beach, FL

Published on: July 23, 2021

Date of Accident
July 22, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Florida's Turnpike, Boynton Beach, Florida, USA

What Happened

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a crash that killed two people at Florida Turnpike in Boynton Beach, FL on July 22nd, 2021. Police say the incident involved a semi-truck operated by a 66-year-old man reportedly failed to control its speed in stopping traffic. It crashed into two cars before going over a concrete bridge and into a canal were it also hit a boat and its passengers. The driver of one of the cars died after it was crushed and caught fire in the collision. The truck driver also died. The driver of the other car that was struck was treated for minor injuries.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Florida Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
Florida Turnpike
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (2), minor injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck failed to slow in slowing traffic and collided with two cars before driving over a concrete bridge and over into a canal before also crashing into a boat and its passengers

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