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Three Hospitalized After Truck Crashes on I-95 in West Palm Beach

Posted on Jul 24, 2012

Heavy rain may be to blame for two related accidents on I-95 near 45^th street. Eight vehicles were damaged and three people were hospitalized.

The first accident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 13, 2012. Five vehicles and a semi-truck heading north on I-95 crashed during a sudden, heavy downpour just south of Blue Heron Boulevard. Two people were hospitalized. The injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Others were treated at the scene.

The initial crash slowed down traffic on I-95. A second semi-truck and a Toyota Camry collided as they approached the slow-down. The driver of the Camry, 18-year-old Junior Garry Laquerre, was seriously injured. He was flown by Trauma Hawk to St. Mary’s Medical Center.

All southbound lanes and three northbound lanes were closed as the Florida Highway Patrol and West Palm Beach Fire Rescue crews cleared the scene.

Rainy days in south Florida can mean dangerous driving. Here are some rainy weather driving tips from Palm Beach auto accident attorney David Glatthorn:

Make sure your wipers are in good condition before it rains.
Slow down. The faster you drive, the greater the risk of hydroplaning.
Use your headlights. They will help you see, and they will help you be seen by others.
Increase your following distance. It takes longer to stop when the road is wet.
When driving on I-95 or any other freeway, drive in the center lanes. Water is more likely to pool in outside lanes.
Drive slowly through any puddles. It is hard to judge the depth of water, and if you drive slowly, you will have the option of backing out. Never drive through moving water.