Scooter Driver Struck, Killed Brightline Train in Pompano Beach
A 40-year-old scooter driver was killed after colliding with a northbound Brightline train at the Copans Road grade crossing in Pompano Beach, according to investigators.
Read MoreCar accidents remain one of the most searched public safety issues in Boca Raton and across Palm Beach County. This page tracks the latest Boca Raton car accidents, crash investigations, roadway closures, and traffic incidents reported by local law enforcement and fire rescue agencies.
Coverage focuses primarily on Boca Raton, including crashes on I-95, the Florida Turnpike, Glades Road, Palmetto Park Road, Yamato Road, and State Road 7. Major accidents in Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, and other nearby communities are also included when they impact South Florida traffic or regional safety.
Reports are based on information released by Boca Raton Police, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Broward Sheriff’s Office, Florida Highway Patrol, and local fire-rescue departments. Stories are updated as investigations develop.
by News Desk | Feb 23, 2026 | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Pompano Beach
A 40-year-old scooter driver was killed after colliding with a northbound Brightline train at the Copans Road grade crossing in Pompano Beach, according to investigators.
Read Moreby News Desk | Feb 20, 2026 | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Palm Beach County
A 52-year-old man died and a passenger was seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. 27 south of Belle Glade, according to investigators.
Read Moreby News Desk | Feb 18, 2026 | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Tamarac
A civilian driver died after a deputy-involved crash late Monday in Tamarac that investigators say was connected to a stolen vehicle and an earlier BOLO issued by Margate Police.
Read Moreby News Desk | Feb 16, 2026 | Boca Raton Car Accidents, West Palm Beach
A 38-year-old man was killed early Sunday when his vehicle struck a concrete barrier and overturned on Haverhill Road in West Palm Beach, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Read Moreby News Desk | Feb 11, 2026 | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Palm Beach County
A 14-year-old boy died three days after being struck while crossing Jackson Avenue in Greenacres, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
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Motorcycle accidents often involve serious or fatal injuries and require detailed investigation by local authorities. This section highlights recent motorcycle crashes in Boca Raton and surrounding South Florida communities, including incidents involving sport bikes, cruisers, and off-road motorcycles on public roadways.
Motorcycle crashes are typically investigated by Boca Raton Police, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Broward Sheriff’s Office, or Florida Highway Patrol, depending on jurisdiction.
by News Desk | Feb 9, 2026 · 9:03 am | Boca Raton Car Accidents, West Palm Beach | 0
A pedestrian died days after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing South Military Trail in West Palm Beach, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Read Moreby News Desk | Feb 3, 2026 · 3:37 pm | Boca Raton Car Accidents, West Palm Beach | 0
A West Palm Beach woman has died after being struck by a vehicle while walking in the southbound lane of Benoist Farms Road, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Read Moreby News Desk | Jan 27, 2026 · 5:15 pm | Boca Raton Car Accidents, West Palm Beach | 0
A pedestrian pushing a shopping cart was killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday night on Okeechobee Boulevard.
Read Moreby News Desk | Jan 22, 2026 · 2:58 pm | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Royal Palm Beach | 0
A 33-year-old driver died after a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening on Crestwood Boulevard in Royal Palm Beach, according to investigators.
Read Moreby News Desk | Jan 20, 2026 · 2:06 pm | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Coral Springs | 0
A juvenile riding an Ultra Bee e-moto suffered life-threatening injuries Monday night after a collision with a Toyota Corolla at the entrance to Atlantic Crossings Plaza on University Drive, Coral Springs police said.
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In addition to standard vehicle and motorcycle crashes, Boca Post reports on other transportation-related accidents across South Florida. These may include train collisions, scooter crashes, ATV incidents, and other roadway events involving motorized or rail vehicles.
While less common than car accidents, these incidents can result in significant injuries, traffic disruptions, and extended investigations by local, state, or federal agencies.
by News Desk | Jan 19, 2026 · 6:13 pm | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Oakland Park | 0
A two-vehicle crash on North Powerline Road in Oakland Park left two people dead and one injured Thursday night, with investigators citing excessive speed as a contributing factor.
Read Moreby News Desk | Jan 19, 2026 · 7:45 am | Boca Raton Car Accidents, West Palm Beach | 0
A high-speed crash on South Military Trail ended in fire, sent three children to the hospital, and left one dead, with the driver now under investigation and charges pending, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Read Moreby News Desk | Jan 15, 2026 · 9:57 pm | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Oakland Park | 0
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Read Moreby News Desk | Jan 12, 2026 · 7:10 am | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Delray Beach | 0
A Boca Raton driver was pronounced dead and a passenger remained in critical condition after a Porsche left State Road 7, crossed lanes, and went into a drainage canal in Delray Beach, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Read Moreby News Desk | Jan 2, 2026 · 7:47 am | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Palm Beach County | 0
A two-vehicle crash on State Road 80 in Belle Glade on Aug. 10 later became a fatal case after one of the drivers died Dec. 31, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
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Browse the complete archive of Boca Raton car accidents and South Florida crash reports below. This section includes all vehicle collisions, motorcycle crashes, train incidents, scooter accidents, ATV crashes, and other roadway events covered by Boca Post. Older reports are available through pagination.
by News Desk | Dec 30, 2025 · 1:58 pm | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Pompano Beach | 0
Three teens riding in a BMW were killed Monday night in Pompano Beach after the car struck a median curb, hit another vehicle, then crashed into a bus stop before slamming a light pole and a tree, investigators said.
Read Moreby News Desk | Dec 29, 2025 · 8:27 pm | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Pompano Beach | 0
BSO detectives say multiple people died in a Monday night crash on North Federal Highway, and the roadway remains closed as the investigation continues.
Read Moreby News Desk | Dec 29, 2025 · 8:50 am | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Loxahatchee | 0
Three people were killed late Sunday when a pickup truck crossed into oncoming traffic on State Road 80 in Loxahatchee, triggering a violent chain-reaction crash that ended in fire, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Read Moreby News Desk | Dec 29, 2025 · 8:40 am | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Wellington | 0
A driver died after a late-night crash in Wellington that sent both him and a child passenger to St. Mary’s Medical Center, according to PBSO.
Read Moreby News Desk | Dec 26, 2025 · 12:19 pm | Boca Raton Car Accidents, West Palm Beach | 0
A woman has died following a two-vehicle crash at Okeechobee Boulevard and the Florida Turnpike entrance, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
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