A severe collision on Interstate 95 southbound near Palm Beach Gardens this morning has led to major traffic disruptions, as two lanes remain blocked following an incident involving a tractor-trailer and a Toyota. The crash, reported by CBS12, occurred at the Donald Ross Road interchange and resulted in injuries and extensive delays.
Details provided by the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) indicate that the Toyota lost control, struck a concrete barrier, then subsequently crashed into the semi-truck. The impact caused the semi to jackknife, with the car becoming wedged underneath its trailer. The Florida 511 service reported the incident at 8:43 a.m, and, according to FHP, involved injuries that resulted in the Toyota driver being transported to Saint Mary's Medical Center as a trauma patient. Traffic Homicide investigators are on the scene, the investigation is ongoing.
As of the latest information provided by WPBF, motorists have been advised to divert their commute and use the Turnpike to avoid the congested section of I-95 in northern Palm Beach County. Updates on the crash are still unfolding, with authorities working to clear the obstruction and restore normal traffic flow.
The repercussions of the accident were immediate, the Florida Highway Patrol advised drivers early on to seek alternative routes, while emergency services responded to the scene. With two right lanes blocked since the morning , the daily commute was significantly impacted, leaving many drivers stuck in the resultant backups. Continuous coverage and information about the incident remain forthcoming as FHP conducts its investigation.
