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Florida police have located and arrested a truck driver following a double fatality crash on I-95 in Palm Bay on Friday morning, WESH reports.
The crash victims have been identified as surveyors, who were standing on the shoulder of I-95 near their vehicle when they were struck.
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The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is on the lookout for a semi truck believed to have been involved in a deadly crash in Palm Bay on Friday morning.
The crash occurred around 9:50 a.m. on May 2 on I-95 southbound at mile marker 172 in Palm Bay.
Florida Today reports that two people are dead in what has been described as a hit-and-run crash.
FHP is looking for a semi truck with possible damage to the front grill and front right headlight.
Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-423-8477.
Southbound I-95 is closed and traffic is being diverted off at Exit 176 (Palm Bay Road).
Brevard County Traffic Alert:
All southbound lanes on I-95 at mile marker 172 are currently shut down due to a fatal crash. Traffic is being diverted off at exit 176 (Palm Bay Road). Drivers need to use caution in the area and use an alternate route. pic.twitter.com/PW4RnWkc2I— FHP Orlando (@FHPOrlando) May 2, 2025