Fatal car crash in Jensen Beach at U.S. 1, Eugenia Street

Fatal car crash in Jensen Beach at U.S. 1, Eugenia Street

Jensen Beach, Fl (treasurecoast.com)- Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal car crash at 10: 16 a.m. Monday at the Northwest Eugenia Street and Northwest U.S. 1 intersection.

Northbound Federal Highway at NW Eugenia Street is still closed according to the Martin County Sheriff. Traffic is backed up. Expect heavy delays at least until 4p.

Here is the report from FHP:

Reported time:  9:45 AM

Location: US-1 (State Road 5) & NW Eugenia Street 

Northbound blocked at this time.

Vehicle 1 – 2017 Infinity G60 2-Door

Vehicle 2 – 2021 Chev Colorado Pickup truck

Persons involved:

Driver of Vehicle 1 (D-1) – Male, 22 YOA; Port St. Lucie, Florida; Incapacitating Injuries (NOK NOT MADE)

Driver of Vehicle 2 (D-2) – Male, 40 YOA; Port St. Lucie, Florida; Fatal Injuries (NOK NOT MADE)

V-1 was traveling northbound in the second left lane on US-1 (State Road 5) north of NW Eugenia Street. V-2 was traveling southbound in the left turn lane on US-1 (State Road 5) north of NW Eugenia Street. V-2 began making a left turn to travel east into to driveway for the Exxon gas station located at 4287 NW Federal Hwy, Jensen Beach, Fl 34957. The front of V-1 collided with V-2’s right side. Both V-1 and V-2 came to final rest on the right shoulder. D-2 succumbed to injuries sustained as a result of the traffic crash and was pronounced deceased at the traffic crash scene by  Martin County Fire Rescue personnel. 

This is still an ongoing investigation.