Martin County, FL (July 12, 2021) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a deadly crash in Martin County on Monday, July 12th. The accident happened on Interstate 95 just south of Baker Road around 4:30 a.m.
According to the FHP, a car and an SUV were traveling southbound in the left lane of I-95 when the front of the car collided with the SUV. The car traveled off the road and into a lake, where it became submerged. The driver of the car, a 24-year-old man from California, died at the accident scene. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old Palm Beach County resident, was not injured. Neither of the victims were identified.
The crash is under investigation at this time. No further information is available.
Car accidents in Florida are a daily occurrence. Many car accidents that take place in our state are very dangerous or deadly in nature. According to statistics, a fatal accident is reported on our roadways about once every three hours. Sadly, hundreds of innocent victims are hurt or killed each year when they come into contact with negligent or careless drivers.
We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the deceased victim of this car accident in Martin County.
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