HOBE SOUND, Fla. — A single-vehicle crash on Sea Branch Boulevard near U.S. 1 late Saturday resulted in one death and critical injuries to a passenger, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
Authorities said the 20-year-old driver lost control of the vehicle, which struck a tree and caught fire. The driver was transported to a hospital, where he died from injuries early Sunday morning.
The 20-year-old passenger escaped the vehicle with the assistance of a bystander and was airlifted to Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, where she remains in intensive care.
Excessive speed is suspected as a contributing factor to the crash, though the names of those involved have not been released.
This incident marks the third death of a young person on local roadways within two days, prompting deputies to urge all drivers, especially younger motorists, to exercise caution and drive attentively, particularly during nighttime hours.
The investigation is ongoing. Further updates will be provided by WPTV.