Person Airlifted in Critical Condition After U.S. 27 Crash Involving Semi-Truck in Weston

One person was airlifted to the hospital in critical condition following a serious crash involving a minivan and a semi-tractor trailer Tuesday morning in Weston, according to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue.

Emergency crews responded around 5:30 a.m. to the area of U.S. 27 and Southwest 26th Street. First responders found a severely injured occupant and transported the patient by helicopter to Broward Health Medical Center.

Video from the scene showed a white minivan with catastrophic front-end damage being towed away, highlighting the violent nature of the collision. Authorities temporarily closed the northbound lanes between Southwest 26th Street and Interstate 75 while crews worked the scene. The roadway has since reopened.

Investigators have not yet determined the cause of the crash. The incident remains under investigation.

Crashes involving passenger vehicles and commercial trucks frequently produce life-threatening injuries due to the extreme size and weight differences between vehicles. Early-morning crashes may also involve visibility and traffic flow challenges.

Common contributing factors in truck-related collisions include:

• Driver fatigue
• Distracted driving
• Unsafe lane changes or merging
• Speed relative to roadway conditions
• Commercial vehicle braking or maintenance issues

When a passenger vehicle absorbs the majority of an impact, catastrophic injuries are common.

Legal Options After a Commercial Vehicle Crash in Florida

Individuals seriously injured in crashes involving commercial trucks may have the right to pursue compensation when negligence contributes to the incident.

Potential claims may involve:

• Truck driver negligence
• Commercial carrier safety violations
• Vehicle maintenance failures
• Hazardous roadway conditions

Recoverable damages may include:

• Emergency and long-term medical care
• Rehabilitation expenses
• Lost income and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering

Florida applies a modified comparative negligence system (Fla. Stat. §768.81), meaning fault may be divided among involved parties based on the evidence.

Commercial trucking companies are subject to additional federal and state safety regulations, which may play a key role in determining liability.

Law enforcement investigations focus on determining how the crash occurred. They do not pursue civil compensation for injured victims.

An independent legal investigation may examine:

• Crash reconstruction evidence
• Commercial vehicle inspection and maintenance records
• Driver logs and compliance data
• Vehicle event recorders
• Witness statements and video footage
• Insurance coverage

Early evidence preservation is critical in serious commercial vehicle collisions.

Representation for Victims of Truck-Related Crashes

At Flanagan & Bodenheimer Injury & Wrongful Death Law Firm, we represent individuals injured in serious motor vehicle crashes throughout Florida, including those involving semi-trucks and commercial carriers.

We understand how overwhelming catastrophic injuries can be for victims and families. Our firm intentionally limits its caseload so clients work directly with experienced attorneys — not case managers — and we are prepared to investigate complex commercial liability.

Our firm can help by:

• Conducting an independent investigation
• Identifying all responsible parties
• Preserving critical evidence
• Handling communications with insurers
• Pursuing full compensation under Florida law

There are no upfront costs. We only get paid if we recover compensation for you.

📞 If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a crash involving a commercial truck in Broward County or anywhere in Florida, contact Flanagan & Bodenheimer for a free, confidential consultation.