Port St. Lucie, FL (October 24, 2024) — Police in Port St. Lucie are investigating a crash involving a low-speed vehicle and a car that occurred Tuesday evening.
According to authorities, the accident took place around 7:35 p.m. at the intersection of Town Park Avenue and Southwest Tradition Parkway. Both the white car and the low-speed vehicle were traveling southbound through the entrance gate when the driver of the low-speed vehicle attempted to merge ahead of the car. In doing so, the vehicle clipped the front of the car, causing the low-speed vehicle to lose control and strike a curb.
The impact ejected the driver of the low-speed vehicle, causing him to hit his head on the pavement. The 63-year-old man was airlifted to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital with severe head injuries.
As a result of the crash, the entrance to Town Park was temporarily closed, and drivers were redirected to alternate routes while authorities responded to the incident.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
- The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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