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Jupiter man killed in Port Salerno single-vehicle crash

Posted at 10:03 PM, Dec 10, 2018
and last updated 2018-12-10 22:11:37-05

A Jupiter man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Martin County Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. 

The crash happened at 6:05 p.m. in the intersection of NB Federal Highway and SW Colonial Drive in Port Salerno. 

According to FHP, the victim, identified as 24-year-old Nicholas Immesberger, was traveling northbound on SW. Colonial Dr. at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his 1999 Chevy Corvette, crossed three lanes and traveled into a grassy area. The vehicle overturned before coming to a final stop. 

Immesberger was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. He died at the scene. 

It's unclear if alcohol played a role in the crash. 

The crash remains under investigation.