Fatal Lantana multi-vehicle crash began after Jeep driver fled initial collision: Sheriff
Summary
Dui Crash Lantana Florida in Lantana, Florida: A multi-vehicle crash involving seven vehicles occurred at the intersection of East Ocean Avenue and North Dixie Highway in Lantana, Florida, at about 11:12 a.m. on Tuesday. The driver of a Jeep Wrangler, after an initial collision with a Chevy truck, allegedly fled at a high rate of speed through a red light and rear-ended a 2023 Mazda driven by Jose Bedoya, 67, of Boca Raton, who died from his injuries. The chain-reaction crash sheared off the rear half of the Mazda and involved a 2016 Toyota 4Runner, a 2006 Honda Civic, a 2018 Toyota, and a 2026 Toyota Prius struck by debris. Alcohol or drugs are suspected factors, and three people required heavy extrication, with two victims flown by Trauma Hawk to St. Mary's Medical Center.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Bedoya | Driver | Fatal |
| Jeep Wrangler driver | At-fault party |
Original reporting
Fatal Lantana multi-vehicle crash began after Jeep driver fled initial collision: Sheriff