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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 31, 2026Hillsborough

Florida Highway Patrol reports fatal crash involving alligator on I-95

A 20-year-old woman died following a vehicle crash on Interstate 95 caused by an alligator on the roadway. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the incident at mile marker 214 in Brevard County late at night.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights a specific traffic hazard involving wildlife on major Florida interstate corridors, resulting in a fatality.

Key Facts

  • A 20-year-old woman died in the crash.
  • The incident occurred on southbound Interstate 95 at mile marker 214.
  • The crash took place around 11:52 p.m.
  • A 58-year-old Canadian man was driving the vehicle involved, a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-350.
  • The Florida Highway Patrol identified an alligator on the road as the cause of the crash.

Who's Mentioned

locationInterstate 95“The site of the accident at mile marker 214.”locationPalm Bay“The hometown of the deceased victim.”locationBrevard County“The county where the crash occurred.”organizationFlorida Highway Patrol“The law enforcement agency investigating the crash.”other347“The FHP contact number for tips.”