New Smyrna Beach, FL (March 31, 2025) – A five-vehicle crash shut down the South Causeway Bridge on Monday afternoon following a police pursuit that ended in a violent collision.
Incident Details: According to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department, a driver fled from a traffic stop and sped across the bridge before crashing into multiple vehicles. The impact resulted in injuries to two individuals, including the suspect driver. Both were transported to the hospital with serious injuries.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the pursuit and the cause of the crash. In police pursuit-related collisions, questions of liability may involve both the fleeing driver and, in some cases, law enforcement agencies depending on pursuit policies. Injured parties may be entitled to personal injury compensation if negligence or recklessness is established.
Wishing a full recovery to all those injured in the crash.
Source: Yahoo News