FHP said the driver of the semi-truck continued southbound on I-95 and has not been identified
An 81-year-old woman from Indian Harbour Beach was killed Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross State Road A1A at Eau Gallie Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – A 71-year-old Vero Beach woman was killed, and a 66-year-old Vero Beach man was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon in a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 near Mims, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 5:03 p.m. on southbound I-95 near mile marker 231, just north of Deering Parkway in Brevard County.
FHP investigators said four vehicles were traveling in the inside southbound lane when traffic began slowing and stopping.
The vehicles involved were a 2023 Acura RDX driven by a 24-year-old Titusville woman, a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox driven by the 66-year-old Vero Beach man, a 2021 Ford F-150 driven by a 53-year-old Melbourne man, and a 2007 Buick LaCrosse driven by a 26-year-old Daytona Beach man.
According to troopers, an unidentified semi-truck, possibly with an orange cab or trailer, was stopped in the center lane at the time of the crash.
Investigators determined that the Ford F-150 and Buick LaCrosse had come to a complete stop, and the Chevrolet Equinox was slowing for the traffic backup ahead.
The driver of the Acura failed to stop and collided with the rear of the Chevrolet.
The impact caused the Acura to rotate, and its right rear struck the left rear portion of the semi-truck’s trailer. The chain-reaction crash pushed the Chevrolet forward into the rear of the Ford pickup.
Following the initial collision, both the Acura and Chevrolet traveled off the roadway to the left and struck the inside shoulder guardrail. The Chevrolet partially overturned over the guardrail, troopers said.
The 71-year-old passenger in the Chevrolet was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity has not been released pending notification procedures.
The Chevrolet driver suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Holmes Regional Medical Center. Troopers said his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
The Acura driver and the Ford driver were not injured and remained at the scene. The Buick driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to Parrish Medical Center for treatment.
FHP said the driver of the semi-truck continued southbound on I-95 and has not been identified.
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or has information regarding the truck to contact the Florida Highway Patrol.
Trooper Carpenter is the lead crash investigator, and Corporal Wenzel is serving as the homicide investigator.
