Full Breakdown
Fatal West Park Crash Leaves One Dead, Six Injured
5/12/2026, 11:43:57 PM
Fatal West Park Crash on Pembroke Road
On the night of Saturday, May 9-10, 2026, a three-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Pembroke Road and Southwest 46th Avenue in West Park, Florida. A 2022 Tesla Model Y traveling eastbound struck a 2018 Honda Accord turning left onto Southwest 46th Avenue, causing the Honda to split in half. A third vehicle was also present but not identified. Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) deputies arrived before 10:20 p.m. and found the severe T-bone-type impact.
Involved Parties
- Mathis Frederick, 19, driver of the Tesla Model Y.
- Breyon Sampson, driver of the Honda Accord.
- Edger Surles, passenger in the Honda, later pronounced dead.
- Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit, leading the investigation.
- Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, which transported the occupants to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital and Memorial Regional Hospital.
Timeline
- 10:18 p.m. (BSO): Tesla collides with Honda; Honda splits.
- 10:19 p.m. (NBC Miami): Deputies arrive on scene.
- 10:20 p.m.: First responders begin triage and vehicle extraction.
- Post-crash: Seven occupants taken to hospitals; Edger Surles later dies.
- Ongoing: Traffic Homicide Unit investigates; cause undetermined.
Data & Statistics
- Vehicles: 3 (Tesla Model Y, Honda Accord, third vehicle unspecified).
- Occupants: 7 (2 drivers, 5 passengers).
- Fatalities: 1 (Edger Surles).
- Injuries: 6, including a child; non-life-threatening.
- Hospitals: HCA Florida Aventura Hospital and Memorial Regional Hospital.
Official Statements & Responses
Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies described the event as a T-bone-type collision that caused the Honda to be torn in two. The agency said the crash is under investigation by its Traffic Homicide Unit and that injuries to drivers and passengers were non-life-threatening. No cause, such as speeding or failure to yield, has been released.
On-the-Ground Reports
Surveillance footage showed a damaged vehicle and debris at the intersection. Responders reported the Honda was bisected, confirming impact severity. All seven occupants were extracted and taken for medical care.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Date: Some sources cite May 9, 2026; others list May 10, 2026.
- Time: Reported times range from 10:18 p.m. to “shortly before 10:20 p.m.”
- Third vehicle: Make, model, and driver not identified.
- Cause: No definitive factor (e.g., speed, distraction) confirmed.
Implications & Next Steps
Legal analysts note that fault in three-vehicle crashes can be complex, often involving shared liability. The incident underscores the heightened risk of severe injuries when multiple vehicles collide at night on busy intersections. The BSO Traffic Homicide Unit will continue analyzing vehicle data, driver statements, and surveillance video to determine the cause. Findings may inform traffic citations or civil litigation, though no charges have been announced.
Verbatim Quotes
- “T-bone type collision” — Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy (statement)
- “the Honda Accord to split in half.” — Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy (statement)
