Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Florida’s Turnpike Near Lake Worth Beach

A deadly multi-vehicle crash on Florida’s Turnpike near Lake Worth Beach left one person dead and several others critically injured Saturday morning, according to emergency officials.

Florida 511 reported that all northbound lanes of the Turnpike were shut down from Exit 86 (Boynton Beach Boulevard) to Exit 93 (Lake Worth Road) following the collision, creating a major traffic standstill across Palm Beach County.

Emergency crews responded around 10:11 a.m. near mile marker 90 to reports of a serious rollover crash involving a truck and an SUV. According to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, the collision required extrication efforts due to severe vehicle damage.

First responders treated multiple victims at the scene. Officials confirmed:

• One person was pronounced dead at the scene
• Six individuals were classified as trauma alerts
• Five victims were transported by ground ambulance
• One victim was airlifted to a local trauma center

Authorities have not yet released the identities of those involved. The crash remains under investigation.

High-speed collisions on major highways like the Florida Turnpike frequently lead to chain-reaction crashes and severe trauma. Rollover accidents and commercial-vehicle involvement significantly increase the risk of:

• Fatal injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Internal bleeding
• Long-term disability

When multiple vehicles are involved, determining how the crash occurred often requires detailed reconstruction and review of each driver’s actions.

Investigators typically examine whether the crash involved:

• Speeding or aggressive driving
• Following too closely
• Sudden traffic slowdowns
• Distracted driving
• Unsafe lane changes
• Commercial vehicle braking or load issues

Heavy traffic and high speeds on toll roads can quickly turn a single error into a multi-vehicle disaster.

Legal Options After a Fatal or Serious Highway Crash in Florida

Victims and families affected by serious highway crashes may have the right to pursue compensation when negligence contributes to a collision. Potential claims may involve:

• Negligent drivers
• Commercial vehicle operators or companies
• Vehicle maintenance issues
• Other contributing factors

Under Florida’s modified comparative negligence law (§768.81, Florida Statutes), liability may be shared among multiple parties. Even in complex multi-vehicle crashes, injured victims may still recover compensation depending on each party’s degree of fault.

Recoverable damages can include:

• Emergency medical care
• Ongoing treatment and rehabilitation
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Wrongful death damages for surviving family members

Law enforcement investigates crashes for public safety and potential traffic violations. A civil investigation focuses on identifying all liable parties and available insurance coverage.

This may include:

• Crash reconstruction
• Vehicle damage analysis
• Commercial vehicle data and maintenance records
• Witness statements
• Traffic and surveillance footage
• Insurance policy review

Early evidence preservation is especially important in multi-vehicle fatality cases.

At Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, we represent individuals and families affected by catastrophic motor vehicle crashes throughout Florida.

Our firm intentionally maintains a focused caseload so clients work directly with experienced attorneys — not case managers — and receive the attention complex cases require.

We can assist by:

• Conducting independent crash investigations
• Identifying all responsible parties
• Handling insurance and liability issues
• Pursuing full compensation under Florida law

There are no upfront costs, and we only get paid if we recover compensation.

📞 If you or a loved one were injured in a serious crash on the Florida Turnpike or anywhere in Florida, contact Flanagan & Bodenheimer for a free, confidential consultation.