Chase Cole Accident Palm Beach Gardens, FL Death: 25 Year Old Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on Pratt Whitney Road After Vehicle Strikes Trees
Chase Cole, 25, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, died Sunday night following a single-vehicle crash on Pratt Whitney Road in Jupiter, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said his vehicle left the roadway and struck multiple trees. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash occurred at approximately 9:32 p.m. in the 1500 block of Pratt Whitney Road. Investigators reported that the westbound vehicle entered a curve and continued straight for reasons still under review. No other vehicles were involved. Toxicology testing and a mechanical inspection of the vehicle are pending as officials evaluate possible contributing factors including speed, distraction, roadway conditions, or medical emergency.
Cole was a Palm Beach Gardens native and graduate of William T. Dwyer High School. He studied automotive technology at Palm Beach State College and worked as a service technician in Jupiter. Colleagues and friends described him as skilled, dependable, and deeply passionate about rebuilding and maintaining vehicles, including the car involved in the crash, which he had personally worked on.
Family and friends remember Cole as loyal, hardworking, and kind. He enjoyed fishing in the Jupiter area, spending time with friends, and being with his girlfriend. Loved ones say he was defined by quiet determination, strong work ethic, and the meaningful relationships he built with those closest to him.
A small memorial has formed near the crash site along Pratt Whitney Road, while funeral arrangements are being coordinated in Jupiter. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Community members have also begun calling for improved lighting and additional safety measures along the roadway where the crash occurred.
Disclaimer: This obituary is based on preliminary law enforcement reports and publicly available information. Details regarding the cause of the crash remain under active investigation and may be updated as official findings are released.