5 People Hospitalized After Serious Crash on I-95 in Martin County

Five people were transported to local hospitals Friday afternoon following a serious crash on Interstate 95 southbound in Martin County, according to Martin County Fire Rescue. The crash occurred around 2:15 p.m. near Mile Marker 91, causing major traffic delays during the busy afternoon commute.

Martin County Fire Rescue confirmed that five individuals required emergency medical care after the collision.

• Four victims were transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach with serious injuries.
• One person required air transport and was flown by trauma helicopter to Jupiter Medical Center for advanced treatment.

The severity of injuries underscores the violent nature of the crash, though officials have not yet released details regarding what caused the wreck or how many vehicles were involved.

The crash caused significant backups along I-95 southbound, with delays extending throughout the afternoon as first responders worked to treat victims, clear the roadway, and investigate the scene.

Interstate 95 is one of the busiest travel corridors in South Florida, and multi-vehicle crashes often lead to extended delays due to the volume of traffic and the need for thorough crash scene documentation.

The I-95 corridor running through Martin, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie counties consistently sees a high number of severe traffic crashes due to:

• Heavy commuter and tourist traffic
• High travel speeds
• Frequent construction zones
• Sudden congestion or lane changes

When a crash occurs at interstate speeds, the chances of life-altering injury increase dramatically.

What Happens During a Multi-Victim Crash Investigation?

In a crash involving several injured individuals, Florida Highway Patrol and local agencies typically:

• Document skid marks, vehicle positions, and roadway evidence
• Interview witnesses
• Assess whether speed, distraction, impairment, or weather played a role
• Evaluate potential mechanical failures
• Review any traffic or surveillance cameras nearby

These investigations help determine liability—an important factor for anyone seeking compensation after a serious crash.

Legal Rights After a Serious I-95 Crash

Victims injured in a major interstate crash may be entitled to compensation for:

• Medical bills
• Lost income
• Pain and suffering
• Permanent disability
• Ongoing rehabilitation
• Future medical care

If negligence—such as distracted driving, speeding, or improper lane changes—contributed to the wreck, injured victims may have grounds for a personal injury claim.

At Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, we have extensive experience handling catastrophic injury cases arising from I-95 crashes. Unlike large firms that juggle hundreds of files, we intentionally maintain a small caseload so every client gets direct access to their attorney and personalized, aggressive representation.

Serious crashes can change lives in seconds. If you or someone you love was injured in this or any similar accident, our firm is here to provide guidance, support, and results-driven legal representation.

📞 Contact Flanagan & Bodenheimer for a free consultation. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.