DEERFIELD BEACH, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Deerfield Beach drivers in northern Broward, just south of Palm Beach County, are dealing with a road shutdown after a fatal three-vehicle crash that BSO is investigating.
The BSO Public Information Office said it is working a developing incident involving a traffic crash investigation near the 4400 block of Northeast Third Avenue in Deerfield Beach.
At around 1:45 p.m., Broward County Regional Communications received reports of a crash involving three vehicles in that area. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded along with Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue and BSO’s Aviation unit.
Investigators said one person involved in the collision was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Three additional people were transported by paramedics to an area hospital for treatment.
Detectives with BSO’s Traffic Homicide unit were notified and are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. The BSO Public Information Office described the situation as developing.
Because of the investigation, Northeast Third Avenue is shut down between Northeast 48th Street and Northeast 43rd Street in Deerfield Beach. Motorists are being told to seek alternate routes.
For residents and commuters who travel between Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach, the immediate issue is access and traffic flow around the closure. Drivers should plan for delays in the area and avoid the shut-down stretch of Northeast Third Avenue while BSO’s investigation continues.
BSO has not released additional details about what led to the collision. The investigation remains active.
