On July 6, 2025, a 77-year-old man from Vermont was fatally struck on I-95 South near Sebastian, Florida, while attempting to save a turtle. The incident occurred before 4:30 p.m. near Sebastian Blvd. Florida Highway Patrol reported that a driver slowed to avoid hitting the man but was rear-ended by another vehicle, causing the first car to lose control and strike the pedestrian.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash closed I-95 South, causing significant traffic delay. Nothing further at this time.
