The Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Highway Patrol reported the crash near Southchase, where all northbound lanes were closed at the time of reporting.
ORANGE COUNTY, FL - October 24, 2026
A fatal crash Friday night forced the northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike to close in Southchase, a community in Orange County near Orlando. The Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Highway Patrol reported the closure, and WESH was the outlet that first published the report.
Key Facts
- Date: Friday night, first reported Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Location: Northbound Florida's Turnpike near Orlando, just before mile marker 252 and north of State Road 417, in Southchase
- Type of crash: Fatal crash
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality reported
- Responding agencies: Florida Highway Patrol; Florida Department of Transportation
- Reported by: WESH
Crash Overview
The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, according to the Florida Department of Transportation's FL511 website, which placed it before mile marker 252, north of State Road 417. One person died, and the crash led to the closure of the northbound lanes.
Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida Department of Transportation were the agencies cited in the reports. WESH said it had asked the Florida Highway Patrol for more information about the crash.
At the time of writing, all northbound lanes were closed. Few additional details have been reported.
Traffic Impact
- All northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike were reported closed at the time of reporting.
- No reopening time has been reported.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, consider these general steps:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.