Stuart, FL (June 18, 2025) – A major crash involving eight vehicles at a busy Stuart intersection left four people hospitalized Tuesday afternoon.
According to reports, the accident occurred at the intersection of U.S. Highway 1 and Southeast Central Parkway around 1:10 p.m. on June 17. Stuart Police said the crash was triggered when a driver failed to slow down in time, causing a chain reaction involving seven additional vehicles.
Two individuals sustained serious injuries and were airlifted to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce. Two others were transported to Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital in Stuart with minor injuries. Additional occupants were evaluated at the scene by emergency responders.
Stuart Police, Stuart Fire Rescue, and Martin County Fire Rescue all responded to the incident. Southbound lanes of U.S. 1 were temporarily shut down for emergency response and have since reopened.
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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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