Deadly crash on I-95 involving SUV, box truck closes NB lanes in Ormond Beach
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - A woman was killed in a crash on Interstate 95 in Ormond Beach on Monday afternoon.
What we know:
Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to a deadly crash at approximately 1:42 p.m. on Interstate 95 northbound near mile marker 72, just south of U.S. Highway 1 in Ormond Beach.
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The collision involved a Honda CR-V and a box truck. A female passenger in the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene, while the male driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The box truck driver was not transported for medical care and remained at the scene.
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released the names of those involved, nor have they confirmed the cause of the crash. It remains unclear which vehicle may have been at fault or whether speed, distraction, or other factors played a role. The Florida Highway Patrol has not stated if charges or citations are being considered.
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The backstory:
This stretch of I-95 has seen frequent crashes in recent years, often attributed to high-speed traffic merging from multiple directions, particularly near the U.S. Highway 1 interchange.
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Timeline:
The crash occurred on Monday at 1:42 p.m., prompting a shutdown of the northbound lanes. The lanes were fully reopened by 6:30 p.m.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Highway Patrol.