West Palm Beach, FL (March 9, 2026) – One person died, and three others were injured following a rollover crash on Sunday evening near Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach. The accident occurred around 5:13 p.m. on March 8 along the westbound lanes of Southern Boulevard near Perimeter Road.
Emergency units responded to the scene after reports of a vehicle that had overturned. Responders found a 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe upside down with one person ejected from the vehicle.
Authorities identified the driver as 32-year-old Bradley J. Wloczewski of West Palm Beach. Officials said he lost control of the SUV while traveling west on Southern Boulevard, drifting over a curb and onto part of the sidewalk before attempting to steer back into the roadway.
Investigators reported that the driver overcorrected, causing the vehicle to rotate and slide across the roadway. The SUV struck a metal guardrail, overturned, and ejected both the driver and one passenger.
Wloczewski was pronounced dead at the scene. A 29-year-old woman from West Palm Beach suffered minor injuries, while a 28-year-old woman from Hendersonville, Tennessee, was seriously hurt. Both passengers were taken to a local trauma center for treatment.
During the crash, a piece of the damaged guardrail struck a passing Volvo SUV driven by a 41-year-old West Palm Beach man, who suffered minor injuries and pulled over after the impact.
Westbound lanes of Southern Boulevard remained closed for several hours while crews investigated the crash and cleared debris from the roadway. The crash remains under investigation.
We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim.
Why Rollover Crashes Can Occur After Sudden Steering Corrections
Roadways like Southern Boulevard often carry steady traffic at moderate to higher speeds. When a vehicle leaves the roadway or climbs a curb, drivers may attempt a quick steering correction to return to the lane.
Sudden overcorrections can cause a vehicle to lose stability. When the tires regain traction on the pavement, the vehicle may rotate or slide sideways, increasing the chance of a rollover.
Sport utility vehicles and larger vehicles have a higher center of gravity than many passenger cars. This design can make them more prone to tipping during abrupt steering movements, especially when a vehicle strikes a curb, guardrail, or other roadside structure.
