Four Hospitalized After Vehicle Crashes Into Embankment in Oakland Park

Four people were hospitalized Sunday morning after a serious crash in Oakland Park that left a vehicle off the roadway and down an embankment, according to Oakland Park Fire Rescue.

Emergency crews responded to the scene near Interstate 95 and Oakland Park Boulevard, where they discovered a vehicle that had left the roadway for reasons that have not yet been released. Fire rescue officials confirmed that two occupants were transported to the hospital as trauma alerts, indicating potentially life-threatening injuries. The other two individuals were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The condition of those injured has not been publicly disclosed.

Investigators are still working to determine what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway. Crashes involving embankments or roadway departures often require a detailed investigation, including analysis of vehicle speed, driver behavior, roadway design, visibility, and possible mechanical issues.

Law enforcement and fire officials typically examine skid marks, debris patterns, vehicle damage, and any available surveillance or traffic camera footage to reconstruct how the crash occurred. The investigation remains ongoing.

Crashes near highways such as Interstate 95 are often severe due to higher speeds and limited reaction time. When a vehicle leaves the roadway and enters an embankment, occupants face an increased risk of traumatic injuries, including:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord and neck injuries
• Internal organ damage
• Multiple fractures
• Long-term disability

Even when seatbelts are worn, sudden elevation changes and impacts with uneven terrain can significantly increase injury severity.

Legal Rights After a Serious Oakland Park Crash

Injured victims and their families may have legal options depending on what caused the crash. Under Florida law, potential claims may arise if the collision was caused by:

• Another driver’s negligence
• Unsafe roadway design or maintenance
• Defective vehicle components
• Impaired or distracted driving

Victims may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost income, future care needs, pain and suffering, and other damages. In cases involving catastrophic injuries, early legal guidance is critical to preserving evidence and protecting long-term financial recovery.

At Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, we represent individuals and families seriously injured in motor vehicle crashes throughout Oakland Park, Broward County, and South Florida. We intentionally maintain a small caseload so our clients receive direct access to experienced attorneys, not case managers.

Our firm assists by:

• Conducting independent investigations
• Preserving crash scene and vehicle evidence
• Working with accident reconstruction experts
• Handling all insurance communications
• Pursuing full and fair compensation

There are no upfront fees. We only get paid if compensation is recovered.

If you or a loved one was injured in the Oakland Park crash near Interstate 95, it is important to understand your rights before speaking with insurance companies. Contact Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm for a free, confidential consultation. We proudly represent accident victims across Broward County and throughout South Florida.