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Fatal plane crash along North Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL – Yesterday-at 10:13 a.m., the Boca Raton Airport Authority alerted Boca Raton Police and Boca Raton Fire Rescue to a Cessna 310 that was having trouble maintaining control, in the vicinity of Boca Raton Airport. The aircraft had recently departed from Boca Raton Airport and was circling the area. A short time later, the aircraft crashed along Military Trail, near the Glades Road overpass, causing a fire upon impact. A 2017 Toyota Prius, traveling northbound on Military Trail, lost control amidst the fire and crashed into a tree.
Boca Raton Fire Rescue determined the three passengers on the Cessna 310 did not survive. The single occupant of the Toyota sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) responded to the scene and is investigating the crash. Road closures along North Military Trail are expected to remain in place through the weekend. Boca Raton Police will provide an update when the roadway reopens.
