Crash closes Martin Highway in Palm City
Motorcyclist injured, Martin County Sheriff’s Office says
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Crash closes Martin Highway in Palm City
Motorcyclist injured, Martin County Sheriff’s Office says
Updated: 11:22 PM EDT Mar 14, 2026
A portion of Southwest Martin Highway (State Road 715) was closed Saturday night after a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.There were serious injuries to the rider, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said in a post on Facebook.The crash was at 84th Avenue east of Interstate 95.Florida Highway Patrol is leading the investigation.
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. —
A portion of Southwest Martin Highway (State Road 715) was closed Saturday night after a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle.
There were serious injuries to the rider, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said in a post on Facebook.
Martin County Sheriff’s Office
The crash was at 84th Avenue east of Interstate 95.
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Crash on Martin Highway
Florida Highway Patrol is leading the investigation.