One Person Killed, Four Injured after Semi-Truck Sets off Series of Collisions on I-95

Quick Facts
Where: Interstate 95, near West Eau Gallie Boulevard in Melbourne, FL
What Happened: A semi-truck collided with four other vehicles after reportedly failing to slow down in time
Participants:
- Driver, 2022 Kenworth Semi-Truck
- Driver, 2024 Hyundai Elantra
- Driver, 2022 Ford Explorer
- Passenger #1, Ford Explorer
- Passenger #2, Ford Explorer
- Driver, 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
- Driver, 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- Driver, Hyundai Elantra, Fatality
- All Other Participants, Minor Injuries
Details
One person was killed and several others injured in a multi-car collision on I-95 in Melbourne, FL on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Florida Highway Patrol reports that a semi-truck travelling in the southbound lane failed to slow down in time, crashing into a 2024 Hyundai and setting off a series of crashes. All of the other drivers and passengers received minor injuries and were treated at a nearby hospital.
Advertisement
Questions About Your Options After an Accident?
Claim your free, no obligation consultation with a qualified attorney from Grossman Law.
Get Help Now