Polk County, FL (April 4, 2020) - A 19-month-old toddler from Dade City was killed in a crash that occurred in Polk County on Friday, April 3rd. The crash took place on US 98 near State Road 471.
According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, a 31-year-old driver was traveling northbound on US 98 in a Chevy Cavalier. The driver attempted to pass another vehicle and traveled into the southbound lanes. While in the southbound lanes, the driver swerved to avoid a head-on crash with another vehicle and went off the roadway. After leaving the road, the vehicle struck a tree and then came to rest.
Deputies reported that a 19-month-old was killed in the crash. A 5-year-old and 10-year-old child were also hurt but the extent of their injuries was not known. Police are still investigating the crash at this time.
Deadly accidents take place in Florida about once every three hours. Last year, approximately 3,000 people were killed in crashes that took place throughout our state. Sadly, these collisions claim innocent lives every day.
Our condolences go out to the families affected by this tragic fatal crash in Polk County.
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