Six die in fiery Florida Turnpike crash involving speeding SUV

Six people were killed on Florida's Turnpike in Orange County on Friday night after an SUV crashed into a roadside assistance vehicle. UPI, WESH, WFTV, FOX 35 Orlando, and the Orlando Sentinel all reported that six fatalities occurred in the collision. The Florida Highway Patrol stated that a Chevy Traverse was traveling northbound around 9:30 p.m. when the incident happened. [1][2][3][4][5]

Witnesses reported that the Chevy Traverse was speeding and operating without its headlights on, according to UPI. The SUV struck the right rear of a state Road Ranger truck that was actively assisting with a separate crash. Following the impact, both vehicles became completely engulfed in flames. [1]

All six occupants inside the SUV became trapped within the burning vehicle and were pronounced dead at the scene, UPI reported. The Road Ranger vehicle involved was part of a service providing assistance to motorists on state roadways. [1]

Florida's Turnpike is a controlled-access toll road designated as unsigned State Road 91, maintained by Florida's Turnpike Enterprise. The mainline extends through the state to connect major transportation corridors, serving as a primary route through central and southern Florida. [6][7]