Port St. Lucie, FL (March 14, 2021) - Four people died in a car accident that took place early Sunday in Port St. Lucie. The collision happened around 4:30 a.m. on Interstate 95 near Gatlin Boulevard.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a van stopped in the roadway for unknown reasons between the right and center lanes. A pickup truck traveling behind the van crashed into the side of the vehicle. Finally, a tractor-trailer came from behind and crashed into both vehicles. All three occupants of the van were killed in the crash, along with a 43-year-old man from Port St. Lucie who was driving the pickup truck. Troopers have not provided the names of those killed in the crash. The tractor-trailer driver was not hurt.
An investigation into the accident remains ongoing at this time. There is no further information available.
According to statistics, about 250,000 people were victims of Florida injury accidents in 2019. A very large majority of all Florida car accidents are caused by the actions of negligent drivers. These drivers choose to speed, drive while distracted, driving under the influence of alcohol, and other careless behaviors. All of these actions can lead to injuries for innocent victims. The cause of this crash will continue to be carefully investigated in order to determine responsibility.
We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to those affected by this car accident in Port St. Lucie.
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