Fort Pierce — A high-speed collision at a busy intersection has left one man dead and two drivers fighting for recovery. Timothy A. Ecker, 58, died following the late-night crash on February 20, 2026, at Virginia Avenue and South 35th Street near the Indian River State College Massey campus.
According to the Fort Pierce Police Department, a Dodge Charger was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed when it collided with a Chevrolet Silverado that was turning left. The crash happened just before 10 p.m., a time when traffic still moves steadily through the area.
The force of the impact tore through the Silverado. Ecker, who was riding as a passenger in the truck, was ejected during the collision. Emergency crews responded quickly and transported him to Lawnwood Hospital.
Doctors worked to stabilize him, but the injuries were too severe. Ecker later died at the hospital, leaving his loved ones to face an unexpected and painful loss.
Both drivers were also injured in the crash. Authorities confirm they were hospitalized and remain in serious condition. Their identities have not been made public.
Police continue to investigate what led to the violent impact. Officers are reviewing the sequence of events and examining all factors connected to the crash. At this time, no additional details have been released.
The intersection where the collision occurred is now marked by grief instead of traffic noise. Timothy A. Ecker is being remembered by family and friends as someone deeply loved. As the case remains under investigation, the Fort Pierce community stands in quiet support of his family, holding onto memories of a life cut short too soon.
