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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – A wrong-way driver caused a devastating chain-reaction crash on Interstate 95 early Sunday morning, leaving three people dead and several others injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
The crash happened around 3:54 a.m. on September 14, 2025, near mile marker 190 by North Wickham Road.
Wrong-Way Collision
Troopers say a 2020 Toyota Corolla, driven by a 34-year-old woman from Cocoa, was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of I-95. The vehicle slammed head-on into a 2014 Chevrolet Impala, driven by a 34-year-old man from Holly Hill with a 46-year-old female passenger also from Holly Hill.
The Corolla driver, the Impala driver, and the Impala’s passenger were all killed on impact.
Multi-Vehicle Pileup
After the initial head-on crash, the Impala collided with a 2007 Hyundai Tiburon, causing it to spin into a guardrail. The Corolla became disabled in the outside lane of I-95.
The wreck quickly escalated as multiple northbound vehicles became involved:
A 2015 Honda CR-V hit the Corolla, forcing it off the roadway. A 2025 Toyota Corolla struck the disabled Impala. A 2013 Volvo XC60 and a 2026 Honda Civic collided in the center lane. A 2017 Ford Escape struck the Volvo.
In total, eight vehicles were involved in the deadly crash.
Casualties and Injuries
Fatalities: The 34-year-old female wrong-way driver from Cocoa, the 34-year-old male driver from Holly Hill, and his 46-year-old female passenger were pronounced dead at the scene. Serious Injuries: A 22-year-old male passenger from Fort Lauderdale and a 63-year-old man from Palm Bay suffered serious injuries. Minor Injuries: Several others, including drivers from Titusville, Rockledge, and Palm Bay, were treated for minor injuries. Uninjured: A 54-year-old man from Cocoa escaped without harm.
Surviving victims were transported to Holmes Regional Medical Center and Viera Hospital. FHP confirmed the injuries were non-life-threatening for most survivors.
Investigation Ongoing
Troopers are still working to determine why the wrong-way driver entered I-95 going south in the northbound lanes. The crash caused significant delays on the interstate for hours as crews cleared the scene and investigators worked to piece together the sequence of events.
FHP has not yet released the identities of the victims, pending notification of next of kin.
