The crash on the Turnpike involved a wrong-way DUI driver and resulted in the death of a 23-year-old paramedic. Learn what is known and how to request a crash report.
TURNPIKE - July 24, 2026
A tragic crash occurred on the Turnpike involving a wrong-way DUI driver, resulting in the death of a 23-year-old paramedic. The crash happened on Friday, July 24, 2026. Details about the exact time of the crash and the specific location on the Turnpike have not been released. The incident involved a vehicle associated with FedEx, but further specifics regarding the vehicles involved have not been provided.
Key Facts
- Crash date & time: July 24, 2026
- Location: Turnpike
- Type of crash: Wrong-way DUI
- Vehicles involved: FedEx vehicle
- Fatalities: 1 (23-year-old paramedic)
- Source(s): Miami Herald
Crash Overview
The crash on the Turnpike involved a wrong-way DUI driver and occurred on July 24, 2026. The specific sequence of events leading to the crash has not been detailed in the available reports. The crash resulted in the death of a 23-year-old paramedic, but the exact circumstances surrounding the collision, including the roles of other vehicles, have not been disclosed.
Emergency response details, including which agencies responded to the scene, have not been specified. The outcome of the crash was the tragic loss of life, with one fatality confirmed. The current status of any ongoing investigation or legal proceedings has not been released.
People Involved
The crash involved a wrong-way DUI driver and a 23-year-old paramedic, who unfortunately did not survive. The paramedic was the only confirmed fatality. No additional information about other injuries or the identities of those involved has been provided. Authorities have not released the names of those involved.