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Driver airlifted to hospital after van vs. box truck crash in Palm City

A crash involving a van and a box truck in Palm City prompted a helicopter response
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PALM CITY, Fla. — Martin County Fire Rescue crews extricated the driver of a van that ran into the back of a flatbed tractor-trailer Monday afternoon in Palm City.

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Driver airlifted to hospital after van vs. box truck crash in Palm City

The crash happened around 4 p.m. near Southwest Citrus Boulevard and Southwest Zarrella Street.

The trailer had stopped to turn west onto Southwest Zarrella Street when the van driver crashed into the back of it. No other vehicles were involved in the collision.

The adult male driving the van suffered traumatic injuries. Martin County Fire Rescue crews transported him via helicopter to the hospital.

All roads in the area have since been reopened.