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Boca Raton Man Critically Injured in West Palm Beach Crash
Collision at Southern Boulevard and Avocado Avenue leaves driver hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
Apr. 4, 2026 at 2:48am
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A violent collision at a West Palm Beach intersection leaves one driver hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, exposing the dangers of intersection crashes.Boca Raton TodayA 59-year-old Boca Raton man suffered life-threatening injuries after his SUV collided with another vehicle at an intersection in West Palm Beach on Thursday morning. The crash occurred when the Boca Raton driver turned his Chevrolet Tahoe into the path of an oncoming Acura RDX, causing the vehicles to collide and spin out of control.
Why it matters
Intersection crashes involving turning vehicles can be particularly dangerous, often resulting in serious or fatal injuries. This incident highlights the importance of safe driving practices and awareness at busy intersections, especially for older drivers who may have diminished reaction times.
The details
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, the Boca Raton man, identified as Janusz Biskupek, was traveling south on Avocado Avenue and attempted to turn westbound onto Southern Boulevard when his Tahoe struck the side of the Acura RDX, which was traveling west on Southern. The impact caused both vehicles to spin out of control, with the Acura striking the median and guardrail before coming to a stop, and the Tahoe coming to a rest in the center lanes.
- The crash occurred around 9:50 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2026.
The players
Janusz Biskupek
A 59-year-old Boca Raton resident who was driving a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV.
Jordan Ferguson
A 23-year-old Boynton Beach resident who was driving a 2018 Acura RDX.
What’s next
Both drivers were transported to St. Mary's Medical Center, with Biskupek suffering life-threatening injuries and Ferguson sustaining serious injuries. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a reminder for all drivers to exercise caution and awareness when navigating busy intersections, especially when making turns. Older drivers may need to be particularly vigilant about their reaction times and vehicle handling abilities.
