Reckless driver blamed for 5-car accident in New Smyrna Beach; 2 injured
New Smyrna Beach Police reported that the South Causeway Bridge was closed on Monday afternoon due to a five-car collision. The accident resulted in two individuals being sent to the hospital. The crash was initiated by a driver evading law enforcement before colliding near Magnolia Street on the bridge's west side. New Smyrna PD, alongside support from the Volusia County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Highway Patrol, is conducting the investigation. The identity of the driver and potential charges have not been disclosed. Details concerning the injuries sustained are currently unknown. The incident started with reports of a reckless driver near the 7300 block of Turtlemound Road, escalating into a pursuit that concluded in a multi-vehicle accident. Traffic was heavily affected for hours as emergency teams managed the situation. Law enforcement has confirmed that the reckless driver is one of the hospitalized individuals. Stay updated with FOX 35 Orlando for more information.
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