The Florida Highway Patrol is attempting to identify the remains of an SUV driver killed yesterday in a fiery three-vehicle crash on Interstate 95.
Six other people were also involved in the crash, which occurred on I-95 southbound near the Pembroke Road exit in Hollywood, Florida.
Troopers says a 2000 Cadillac Escalade sideswiped two vehicles, sped off and hit a Ford Taurus moments later. The Escalade then struck a 1998 Ford Expedition stopped in the emergency lanes, and both vehicles burst into flames.
The Expedition's driver died at the scene. The remains of the driver were so charred that dental records may be needed to identify the person.
The injured persons were taken to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood in serious to critical condition Tuesday, officials said.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating whether alcohol or speeding played a part in the crash, which stopped traffic on the highway for five hours.
Under Florida law, a driver who causes an accident while operating his car under the influence of alcohol or a narcotic may be exposed to punitive damages. Punitive damages are additional damages imposed on a defendant for conduct that is either willful or grossly negligent, such as
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