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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 31, 2026Hillsborough

Florida Highway Patrol reports fatal crash involving alligator on I-95

A 20-year-old woman died following a vehicle crash on Interstate 95 caused by an alligator on the roadway. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the incident at mile marker 214 in Brevard County late at night.

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Why It Matters

This incident highlights a specific traffic hazard involving wildlife on major Florida interstate corridors, resulting in a fatality.

Key Facts

  • A 20-year-old woman died in a crash on Interstate 95.
  • The crash was caused by an alligator on the roadway.
  • The incident occurred at mile marker 214 in Brevard County.
  • The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene at approximately 11:52 p.m.
  • A 58-year-old Canadian man was driving the vehicle involved, a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-350.

Who's Mentioned

locationInterstate 95“The site of the accident at mile marker 214.”other1-800-423-8477“The Crimeline contact number.”locationBrevard County“The county where the crash occurred.”organizationFlorida Highway Patrol“The law enforcement agency investigating the crash.”other214“Mile marker location of the crash.”other347“The FHP contact number for tips.”