Tragic Pompano Beach Crash Claims Teen Lives, Sparks Community Mourning

200 block of East Copans Road, Pompano Beach, Florida, USA - In a tragic turn of events, a multi-vehicle crash in Pompano Beach has left two teenagers dead and several others hospitalized. The incident unfolded on June 20, 2025, around 7:50 p.m. near the 200 block of West Copans Road. Newly revealed 911 calls capture the frantic aftermath, providing chilling insights into the chaos of that evening. According to NBC Miami, a caller described a scene with a car engulfed in flames, stating, „It’s across the street from the cemetery off of Copans Road.“

The crash involved a 16-year-old driver behind the wheel of a 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 and a Toyota Sienna, driven by an 82-year-old man. As reported by the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the Sienna was traveling south on Leisure Boulevard and made a left turn, colliding with the Mercedes, which led to a disastrous chain reaction¹. The vehicle flipped and crashed into a 2015 Lexus RX 350, sending debris flying into a passing 2021 Toyota RAV4. The impact was catastrophic, and both occupants of the Mercedes — 17-year-old Richard Grable III and driver Jayden Vico — lost their lives in the tragic incident. Four other passengers, three of whom were 17 years old, were taken to the hospital alongside the driver of the Lexus, while fortunately, the Sienna and RAV4 drivers reported no injuries.

The Community Mourns

News of this tragic accident has sent shockwaves through the community, particularly at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, where some of the teens were students. A prayer service was held the following Monday to honor the victims. Juan Di Prado, Senior Director of Communications for the Archdiocese of Miami, spoke on the profound impact this tragedy has had on everyone involved². „Our community is grieving together for these young lives lost,“ he remarked.

Moreover, investigations into the crash are still in full swing, with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit examining the circumstances surrounding the accident. Preliminary findings suggest that excessive speed might have played a role in the crash³. Eyewitness accounts reflect the horrifying moments as several callers to 911 described a loud crash that echoed in the area as they witnessed the aftermath.

As details continue to emerge, the focus now rests not only on understanding what led to such a devastating event but also on supporting families who are mourning the loss of their young loved ones. The community’s resilience will be essential as they process this tragic situation together.