Big Rig Driver in Fatal Hit-n-Run Crash Arrested After Plowing Over I-95 Work Crews in Palm Bay
May 02, 2025 -- 4:30pm By: Rhonda Forbes Smith -- TheBlakeMoiaShow.com Crime Reporter -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Palm Bay, FL --
Map of area of fatal crash scene on Interstate 95, mile marker 173 in Palm Bay, Florida
A fatal crash occurred in Palm Bay, just south of the Malabar Road exit about 9:30am on Interstate 95 today.
According to Journalist Jonathan Shaban said to "Expect delays in the area as I95 is shutdown at the Palm Bay Rd exit (MM176) and Malabar Rd exit (MM173). Motorists must exit and travel east to Babcock Street, head south, then take St. Johns Heritage Parkway east to re-enter I-95."
Original reports say The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is working a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred in the southbound lanes of I-95 south of the Malabar, MM173 exit, with two confirmed fatalities.
FHP is looking for a semi-truck with possible damage in the front grill and right headlight section of the truck.
According to the FHP, a 2001 Freightliner Cascadia was traveling south on I-95 near mile marker 172 when it veered off the roadway. The truck struck a parked 2023 Ram 1500 on the grassy shoulder, then continued on and fatally hit two surveyors who were walking nearby.
A third person, who was inside the Ram 1500 and also associated with the surveyors, was not injured.
The driver of the Freightliner fled the scene. Authorities later located the vehicle in Palm Beach County near mile marker 42, and a suspect is now in custody.
As of 1:37pm, the Florida Highway Patrol reports they have a suspect in custody after locating a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia down at mile marker 45 in Palm Beach County.
Neither the victims nor the suspect identification have been released at this time.
The highway is also back open.
FHP requesting anyone who witnessed or may have information to call *FHP (*347) or Crimeline at 1-800-432-TIPS(8477)
Contact Rhonda Forbes Smith
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