Palm City, FL (June 29, 2021) - A Road Ranger was seriously hurt in a crash that took place on Monday in Palm City. The accident happened just before 10:00 p.m. on Interstate 95.
According to reports, a tractor-trailer jack-knifed in the southbound lanes of the roadway near mile marker 107. As the Road Ranger arrived at the scene to help, his vehicle was hit by a car traveling on I-95. The Road Ranger was taken to Lawnwood Medical Center for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He has not been identified at this time. Troopers are still conducting an investigation into the crash.
There is no word on whether charges are expected and no further information is available.
Serious car accidents in Florida take place each and every day. Highways are a common location for major crashes given their higher traffic volume and greater prevalence of negligent drivers. Motorists and pedestrians on the highways are at greater risk of being hurt in a serious crash and should use care and caution at all times to lower their risks of being involved in an accident.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim in this car accident in Palm City. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.
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