Federal investigators have recovered the black box from the 2023 Ford Explorer that crashed and overturned in a canal earlier this month, leading to the drownings of nine family members.
Nearly three weeks after the Aug. 5 crash, WPTV continues to press for answers about what caused the driver to lose control at a near 90-degree turn along Hatton Highway near Belle Glade.
Region C Palm Beach County
6 children among 9 dead after SUV crashes into canal in Palm Beach County
Matt Papaycik
Six of the nine victims who died were young children ranging in age from one to 14 years old. WPTV has stayed in touch with loved ones who said the family was visiting Florida from Connecticut, Virginia, and Jamaica for a birthday celebration.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) launched an investigation on Aug. 6. Federal investigators confirm the on-scene assessment wrapped up on Aug. 10 and the SUV is being stored in Palm Beach County as the investigation continues.
The NTSB said it recovered an event data recorder — commonly referred to as a black box — from the airbag control module (ACM). However, it’s still too early to know what data will be available.