Traveling X-ray Technician Accused of Sexual Assault During Hospital Procedure
A traveling X-ray technician, Gabriel Cruz, is accused of sexually assaulting a patient during an MRI procedure at HCA St. Lucie Medical Hospital in Port St. Lucie. The alleged assault occurred on September 13.

West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, September 22, 2026 — A traveling X-ray technician has been accused of sexually assaulting a patient during a medical procedure at HCA St. Lucie Medical Hospital in Port St. Lucie. The alleged incident reportedly took place on September 13.
The technician has been identified as Gabriel Cruz. The accusation involves an alleged sexual assault that occurred while the patient was undergoing an MRI procedure at the hospital.
Details regarding the specific circumstances of the alleged assault, the patient’s condition, or the immediate aftermath of the incident were not provided in the available information. Similarly, the extent of any investigation by law enforcement or hospital authorities beyond the accusation itself has not been detailed.
The role of a traveling technician means that Gabriel Cruz may not be a permanent employee of HCA St. Lucie Medical Hospital but rather contracted to work at the facility. Further information on the technician’s employment status or the company that employs him was not provided.
HCA St. Lucie Medical Hospital is a healthcare facility located in Port St. Lucie. The hospital’s response to the accusation, including any internal reviews or patient safety protocols that may have been enacted, has not been detailed.
The outcome of any potential legal proceedings or disciplinary actions against Gabriel Cruz is pending. Specifics regarding charges filed, court dates, or any further steps in the legal or investigative process were not available.
Story summarized from the original created by Samantha Roesler on www.wptv.com, see more information here.
