St. Lucie County, FL (April 2, 2025) – A Tesla driver sustained injuries and a 44-year-old Miami semi-truck driver was killed Tuesday in a crash involving three vehicles on Florida’s Turnpike, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Incident Details: The crash occurred in the northbound lanes near Port St. Lucie Boulevard. Authorities say the semi-truck driver attempted to swerve to avoid debris in the roadway and collided with the left rear of another northbound semi-truck. The impact caused one of the trucks to crash into a Tesla, injuring its driver. The Tesla driver was treated for non-life-threatening injuries, while the Miami truck driver was fatally injured in the collision.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the crash. Key questions include the origin of the debris, whether proper evasive action was possible, and the role of each driver. The Tesla driver may be entitled to compensation for their injuries if negligence contributed to the collision. In multi-vehicle highway crashes, liability is often shared depending on the sequence of impacts and responses.
Source: The Trucker