Girl, 13, airlifted to hospital after being ejected in Brevard County car crash, troopers say

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol said a 13-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital after being ejected from a car in a crash in Brevard County. 

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FHP said the crash happened around 12:04 p.m. in the southbound lane of I-95 near Melbourne, FHP said. 

Troopers said a 2012 Lexus LS was driving southbound on I-95 south of U.S Highway 192 at mile marker 179, above the posted speed limits and weaving in and out of traffic. 

A 2012 Semi-truck with a trailer was driving southbound on I-95, south of U.S. Highway 192, at mile marker 179 in the outside lane.  

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The Lexus driver attempted to change lanes from the center lane to the outside lane in the direct path of the semi-truck. 

Troopers said the Lexus struck the left side of the semi-truck, and the driver lost control, ran off the roadway right, and began overturning. 

The Lexus’ driver, a 35-year-old man from Sebastian, was ejected from the car. A 13-year-old girl in the front passenger seat was also ejected during the crash. 

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Investigators said the driver and the 13-year-old girl were not wearing a seatbelt. 

Troopers said a 12-year-old boy and a 3-year-old boy were restrained and taken to Holmes Regional Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

FHP said the 13-year-old girl was airlifted to Arnold Palmer Hospital. 

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The semi-truck driver, a  58-year-old man from Hialeah, was not injured and remained on-scene. 

FHP said the crash remains under investigation.  

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