Nine Injured After Car Crash That Shut Down Traffic In St. Lucie County

A chain-reaction pileup on the St. Lucie County Expressway involving two 18-wheelers, a pickup truck and a Toyota Corolla left nine people injured, Florida Highway Patrol officials said.

The crash happened on the northbound side of N 25th Street, according to Florida Highway Patrol officials.

One of the rigs had been stopped in the middle lane with a Ford pickup idling behind him, when the second tractor-trailer came barreling into the rear of the much Ford truck.

“A second 18-wheeler, traveling in the same direction, failed to negotiate this stop and caused a chain-reaction collision, hitting both the Ford pickup truck and also a Toyota Corolla,” an official said at a press conference. “The Toyota Corolla ended up being lodged on top of the center divider of the highway,” he added. “The Ford pickup truck was wedged underneath the second tractor-trailer.”

Two of the injured were not yet identified. The others were in serious condition and had been taken to a hospital in St. Lucie County

The cause of the crash still remains under investigation and FHP is urging anyone with essential information concerning the crash to contact the department.

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Accident attorney Jason Weisser of Schuler, Halvorson, Weisser, Zoeller and Overbeck responded to this unfortunate crash. “This is a serious accident resulting in injuries. We hope the investigators can quickly determine what caused the accident. Please be careful and obey the speed limits whenever you are driving a motorcycle, car, SUV or truck. We hope that all parties involved consult with an experienced trial lawyer. If you have been injured in an accident, call my office for a free consultation and find out what your rights are.”

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