Boynton Beach, FL – A South Florida man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he allegedly orchestrated a staged crash to fraudulently collect insurance money, leaving another driver injured and with significant vehicle damage.
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the intersection of Woolbright Road and El Clair Ranch Road. Investigators say the suspect, identified as Van Steaven Ceron, allegedly and intentionally struck another vehicle in what deputies described as a staged collision designed to support a fraudulent insurance claim.
Authorities allege Ceron later filed a claim with State Farm, seeking compensation for damages and reported injuries that investigators believe were tied to the allegedly staged incident. Deputies said the victim suffered more than $12,000 in vehicle damage, along with injuries to her back and neck as a result of the crash.
PBSO officials said the case involved a thorough investigation, including video evidence and witness interviews, which allegedly supported claims that the crash was premeditated. Detectives further allege that Ceron repeatedly attempted to benefit financially from the incident through false representations tied to the claim.
Ceron was located and taken into custody on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. He now faces charges related to insurance fraud and staging an accident, though all allegations remain under investigation as the case proceeds through the legal system.
Authorities continue to emphasize the seriousness of insurance fraud, noting that staged crashes can put unsuspecting drivers at risk while increasing costs for policyholders across the state.
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