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77-Year-Old Man Killed Trying to Save Turtle on Interstate

NEAR EXIT 156 CLOSE TO FELLSMERE, FLORIDA, JUL 7 – The crash near exit 156 caused significant traffic delays during peak afternoon hours, Florida 511 reported, with authorities continuing to investigate the incident's cause.

  • A 77-year-old man from Vermont was killed after being hit by a car while attempting to save a turtle on Interstate 95 in Florida.
  • The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed that the man was walking across I-95 when he was struck.
  • Authorities confirmed that the 77-year-old man died at the scene of the incident.
  • Traffic on I-95 was stalled for hours during the investigation and cleanup of the crash.
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In Florida, a chain accident resulted in the death of a 77-year-old man, a turtle on the tracks that the man had tried to save.

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Crossing the roadway, the 77-year-old American caused a chain accident that was fatal to him.

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77-year-old man killed trying to save turtle on Florida highway

The driver tried to slow down to avoid him, but lost control after being hit by another car behind them.

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The incident was recorded around 4:20 p.m., in the lanes heading south, just north of Sebastian Boulevard

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WPTV broke the news in on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
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