Fatal Crash Closes I-95 in Brevard County for Hours: What We Know

A fatal crash on Interstate 95 in Brevard County brought northbound traffic to a standstill for nearly five hours on Monday, creating major disruptions during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the deadly collision occurred around 9:00 a.m. near mile marker 228 in Mims.

The crash involved a tractor-trailer and a CMTI MOT truck, a vehicle operated by Creative Management Technology Inc., an FDOT contractor responsible for setting up and operating highway information boards during incidents. At the time of the collision, the CMTI truck had its arrow board and lights activated to alert drivers of a vehicle fire ahead.

According to FHP investigators:

• A tractor-trailer traveling northbound on I-95 in the outside lane failed to slow down or move over, despite the active warning signs.
• The tractor-trailer slammed into the rear of the parked CMTI truck.
• The impact pushed both vehicles into the guardrail on the shoulder.

This type of crash is exactly what Florida’s Move Over Law (Florida Statute § 316.126) is designed to prevent. The law requires drivers to slow down or move over for emergency and maintenance vehicles displaying warning lights. Failure to follow these rules can have devastating consequences, as this tragic collision demonstrates.

There were two workers inside the CMTI truck:

• The driver, a man whose identity has not yet been released, was pronounced dead at the scene.
• A 42-year-old passenger from St. Cloud suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Lake Monroe Hospital.

The driver of the tractor-trailer, a 63-year-old man from Orlando, was not injured and remained at the scene.

The investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

FHP emphasizes that the tractor-trailer driver failed to slow or move over, a critical safety requirement when approaching emergency or maintenance vehicles. Move Over Law violations continue to be a leading cause of preventable highway worker deaths in Florida.

When large commercial trucks are involved, the consequences are often catastrophic due to their size, weight, and stopping distance. Work zone crashes frequently result in severe injuries or fatalities for road crews who rely on drivers to follow posted warnings.

Legal Options for Victims and Families

Victims of catastrophic work zone crashes — and families who have lost loved ones — may be entitled to compensation for:

• Wrongful death damages
• Medical expenses
• Lost income and future earnings
• Pain and suffering
• Funeral and burial costs
• Loss of companionship

In cases involving commercial trucks, multiple parties may be liable, including:

• The truck driver
• The trucking company
• Maintenance or equipment providers
• Contractors responsible for roadway operations

Immediate legal action helps preserve critical evidence such as dash cam footage, black box data, driver logs, and roadway maintenance reports.

Our Firm Handles Complex Trucking and Work Zone Accident Cases

At Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury and Wrongful Death Law Firm, we have extensive experience handling:

• Fatal highway crashes
• Work zone injuries and deaths
• Commercial truck collisions
• Move Over Law cases

We intentionally maintain a small caseload, allowing us to thoroughly investigate each case and give families the attention they deserve. Our attorneys have recovered millions for victims of catastrophic injury and wrongful death across Florida.

If your family has been affected by this devastating incident or a similar crash, we offer free, confidential consultations. We will help you understand your rights and the next steps toward justice.

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