June 24, 2026

What families should know after a serious highway collision What You Should Know Two Florida Highway Patrol troopers were seriously injured in a multi-vehicle crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Medley, according to CBS Miami. The crash reportedly happened around 10:40 a.m. on June 15, 2026, in the northbound lanes near Northwest 106th Street. CBS reported that an FHP Chevy pickup towing a trailer and a marked FHP cruiser had pulled onto the emergency shoulder after the trailer became disabled with a flat tire. FHP said a black Cadillac SUV veered off the roadway and crashed into the FHP cruiser, which then hit one trooper standing outside near the trailer. Another trooper inside the vehicle was also injured. Early reports do not always explain the full cause of a crash. In serious highway collisions, investigators may consider vehicle movement, driver behavior, roadway conditions, shoulder use, emergency lighting, tire issues, vehicle maintenance, and available video or electronic evidence. Florida’s Move Over law may also matter in crashes involving emergency vehicles or disabled vehicles on the roadside. FLHSMV explains that drivers must move over for emergency, service, utility, and disabled vehicles stopped on the side of the road, or slow down if moving over is not safe. At The Reyes Firm, we know how quickly a serious crash can leave families with medical concerns, insurance questions, and uncertainty about what comes next. This article explains what we know, why crashes like this matter, and what families should understand under Florida law. What Happened in the Florida Turnpike Crash? According to CBS Miami, two Florida Highway Patrol troopers were seriously injured in a crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Medley on Monday morning, June 15, 2026. The reported location was in the northbound lanes near Northwest 106th Street. CBS reported that a silver FHP Chevy pickup truck was towing a trailer and was being followed by a marked FHP cruiser. The trailer reportedly became disabled with a flat tire, and both FHP vehicles pulled onto the emergency shoulder. FHP said a black Cadillac SUV veered off the roadway and crashed into the FHP cruiser. The cruiser then struck a trooper standing outside near the trailer. Another trooper sitting inside the vehicle was also injured. Traffic was impacted on both sides of Florida’s Turnpike. CBS reported that a medical helicopter landed on the roadway to transport an injured trooper from the scene, and northbound traffic was diverted onto Northwest 74th Street. At the time of the report, no other information had been released. This article does not assume fault beyond what has been reported. Where Did the Crash Happen? According to CBS Miami, the crash happened in the northbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike near Northwest 106th Street in Medley, Miami-Dade County. The map below shows the general area of the reported crash location. Exact crash locations may vary based on the final crash report. What Do We Know About the Crash? Based on the CBS Miami report, we know the following: The crash occurred on Florida’s Turnpike in Medley. The reported location was near Northwest 106th Street. Two FHP troopers were seriously injured. An FHP pickup towing a trailer and a marked FHP cruiser had pulled onto the emergency shoulder after a flat tire. FHP said a black Cadillac SUV veered off the roadway and struck the FHP cruiser. One trooper was outside near the trailer. One trooper was inside the vehicle. A medical helicopter responded to the scene. No further information was released in the CBS report. What we do not know from the report is just as important as what we do. The report does not state whether impairment, distraction, speed, mechanical issues, roadway conditions, visibility, or another factor caused the SUV to leave the roadway. Those issues may be investigated depending on the evidence. Early reports do not always explain the full cause. A full legal investigation may require crash reconstruction, witness interviews, bodycam or dashcam review, emergency response records, roadway evidence, and vehicle inspection. Why Can This Type of Crash Be So Serious? Highway shoulder crashes are especially dangerous because people outside vehicles have little protection. When a vehicle is stopped on the shoulder, the people nearby may include law enforcement officers, road workers, tow operators, stranded drivers, passengers, or emergency responders. They are often close to moving traffic. At highway speeds, even a brief lane departure can cause catastrophic injuries. This type of crash may be serious because: Vehicles may be traveling at highway speeds. Stopped vehicles may have limited escape space. A person standing outside a vehicle can be directly exposed. A secondary impact can occur when one vehicle is pushed into another person or object. Emergency response may require lane closures, helicopter transport, and traffic diversion. Florida recognizes the danger of roadside incidents through its Move Over law. FLHSMV states that drivers must move over a lane for emergency, service, utility, and disabled vehicles stopped on the roadside, or slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit if moving over is not safe. FLHSMV also states that as of January 1, 2025, Florida’s Move Over law applies to vehicles stopped on the side of the road with hazard lights, emergency flares, or visible emergency signage, including disabled vehicles and vehicles with a flat tire. This does not mean every roadside crash has the same legal outcome. It means investigators may carefully examine whether a driver had the time, space, and visibility, and a legal obligation, to move over or slow down. What Makes a Truck or Commercial Vehicle Crash Different? The CBS report does not say that a private trucking company or commercial carrier caused this crash. It describes an FHP pickup towing a trailer, a marked FHP cruiser, and a black Cadillac SUV. Still, many serious Florida highway crashes involve work vehicles, fleet vehicles, trailers, delivery vans, government vehicles, construction trucks, or commercial vehicles. When that happens, the investigation can become more complex than a typical passenger vehicle crash. A truck, trailer, fleet, or commercial