Volusia County

FHP: Cars towed, minor injuries reported after man-made tailgate falls off vehicle on I-95

Florida Highway Patrol Florida Highway Patrol (WFTV Staff)

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Several vehicles struck a man-made tailgate which detached from a vehicle traveling northbound along Interstate 95, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers responded to the scene around 8:50 p.m. Monday and said nine vehicles hit the piece of debris.

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Minor injuries were reported, and a few vehicles had to be towed, FHP said.

Officials said they didn’t know what kind of vehicle lost the tailgate, or if the driver knew it came off.

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Adam Poulisse, WFTV.com

Adam Poulisse joined WFTV in November 2019.

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