Tow truck slams into palm trees, splits apart in deadly western Palm Beach County crash

Published
June 21, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
South Bay, Florida
U.S. Highway 27 North
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash South Bay Florida in South Bay, Florida: A tow truck driven by 54‑year‑old Terrence Martin from Stuart lost control on a right‑hand curve on U.S. Highway 27 North in South Bay, Florida, and spun clockwise before striking two large palm trees on the driver’s side. The flatbed portion of the vehicle sheared off and was sent about 170 feet through a residential yard, eventually crashing into a parked trailer at Mass Towing’s property. Martin was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Terrence Martin Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Tow truck slams into palm trees, splits apart in deadly western Palm Beach County crash

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