A tragic incident occurred early on New Year’s Day on southbound Interstate 95 in Hollywood, resulting in the death of a 28-year-old Road Ranger from Pembroke Pines and injuries to two Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers.
The crash took place at 3:37 a.m. near Hollywood Boulevard, where two fully marked FHP cruisers, a Road Ranger service truck with its amber and red lights flashing, and two other vehicles were involved. According to FHP spokeswoman Lt. Indiana Miranda, the troopers and Road Rangers had been assisting with another vehicle crash in the express lane when the incident occurred.
A 45-year-old woman from Miami was driving a 2012 white BMW X6 SUV at a high rate of speed when she failed to take evasive action to avoid a collision with a 2006 Honda Accord. The Accord, driven by a 28-year-old man from Hollywood, was involved in the incident, causing the BMW to crash into a wall. The impact caused the BMW to continue traveling south in the express lane, where it struck the rear of a Road Ranger service vehicle.
This collision triggered a chain reaction. The force of the impact caused the front of the Road Ranger vehicle to push into a 2019 FHP Dodge Charger, which was then struck by another 2019 FHP Dodge Charger. As a result, the Road Ranger was pronounced dead at the scene by Hollywood Fire Rescue.
Both FHP troopers, who are based in Davie, sustained non-incapacitating injuries. The driver of the Honda Accord also suffered non-incapacitating injuries, while the BMW driver escaped without any injuries.
Southbound I-95 was closed for several hours at Hollywood Boulevard while authorities conducted an investigation into the crash. During this time, traffic was redirected, and the area remained off-limits to drivers.
The Road Ranger Service Patrol, which is responsible for providing traffic incident services and offering limited no-cost assistance on the highway, plays a crucial role in maintaining safety and efficiency on Florida’s roadways. The service is funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and its partners. To manage the operations, FDOT contracts the service out to private contractors through a competitive bidding process.
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