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Cocoa, FL – A tragic accident on Interstate 95 near mile marker 201 resulted in the deaths of three individuals and left two others seriously injured early Friday morning, according to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The incident, which occurred at approximately 8:30 AM on March 28, 2025, involved a high-speed pursuit and a collision between a fleeing vehicle and two parked tow trucks.
The FHP report details that a 2015 Mercedes C-Class (Vehicle 1), driven by an individual actively fleeing from law enforcement, was traveling northbound on I-95 at speeds exceeding the posted limit. The vehicle veered onto the exit ramp at King Street, where it collided with a 2005 Ford F-650 tow truck (Vehicle 2) and a 2011 Ford F-750 tow truck (Vehicle 3). Both tow trucks were unoccupied and parked on the right shoulder of the ramp.
At the time of the crash, a pedestrian, identified as a 39-year-old male from Palm Bay, was working beneath Vehicle 3, hooking Vehicle 2 to its bed. The impact of the collision caused serious injuries to both the pedestrian and the driver of Vehicle 1, who were subsequently airlifted to Holmes Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Tragically, three passengers in the Mercedes—two adult females and one adult male—were pronounced deceased at the scene. Their identities remain pending as the Medical Examiner’s Office continues its investigation to positively identify the victims. Next of kin have not yet been notified for the passengers, and details regarding their use of seatbelts or other restraints are currently unknown.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the FHP, with authorities working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the pursuit and the subsequent collision. The names of the driver and the injured pedestrian have not been released pending further notification and investigation.
This incident serves as a somber reminder of the dangers of high-speed pursuits and the importance of road safety. The FHP has urged the public to exercise caution near highway ramps and to comply with law enforcement directives to prevent such devastating outcomes.
Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and additional information becomes available. Anyone with information related to the crash is encouraged to contact the Florida Highway Patrol.
