Driver killed, passenger hospitalized after box truck overturns on Florida's Turnpike near mile marker 166 in St. Lucie County

Crime & Safety By Andrew Dobrow Published September 7, 2026 at 2:51 PM ET Photo: CBS12 A 66-year-old Miami man driving a box truck was killed Monday after the vehicle overturned on Florida's Turnpike near mile marker 166 in unincorporated St. Lucie County. A 31-year-old Miami man inside the truck was flown to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital in Fort Pierce and is listed in stable condition. Both northbound and southbound lanes Already a subscriber? Treasure Coast Today Membership Get unlimited, ad-free access to independent local reporting across Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. Introductory offer $1 for your first month Then $4.99/month. Cancel anytime. Annual membership $49 per year About $4.08/month. Cancel anytime. Comprehensive local reporting Ad-free reading Support independent journalism Secure checkout powered by Stripe. Subscriptions renew automatically until canceled. Share this story More local news More Crime & Safety →