Brightline Train Struck, Killed Scooter Driver 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.
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.
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.
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 | Feb 23, 2026 · 12:13 pm | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Pompano Beach | 0
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 · 9:32 am | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Palm Beach County | 0
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 · 9:19 am | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Tamarac | 0
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 · 11:31 am | Boca Raton Car Accidents, West Palm Beach | 0
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 · 7:52 am | Boca Raton Car Accidents, Palm Beach County | 0
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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