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3 days ago
- General
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Mom Killed in Crash That Injured Her 3 Kids After Nearby Truck's Tire Blew Out: ‘A Complete Shock'
A 32-year-old mom of three has died after a truck's tire blew out near her car on Interstate 95 in Florida on Memorial Day and slammed into her vehicle The mother was with her three kids, who survived the fatal crash Olivia Maggs is remembered by her husband as a 'loving' wife was 'a beautiful mother'A mom of three has died after she and her children were involved in a crash on a Florida highway on Memorial Day. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a tire blew out on an Ford F-350 along Interstate 95 in Melbourne, on Monday, May 26, according to NBC affiliate WESH and FOX affiliate WOFL. The 58-year-old man driving the truck reportedly then lost control of his vehicle before slamming into a nearby Honda Odyssey and sending them both into a guard rail, WOFL and CBS affiliate WKMG-TV reported. The woman driving the Odyssey, 32-year-old Olivia Maggs, died as a result of the crash, per the reports. Her three children, ages 8 months to 4 years, survived the crash. The three children reportedly were sent to the hospital with various injuries. The baby girl had a broken leg and brain bleed, while the older two had minor injuries. FHP did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Cody Maggs, Oliva's husband, paid tribute to his late wife in an emotional post on Facebook, describing her as a 'gentle, patient and kind' soul who had 'a true servant's heart.' 'I just want to thank everyone who has reached out with your words, love and support,' Cody wrote. 'The past day has been very difficult to comprehend and understand and will only get more complicated in the coming weeks as we grieve the loss of Olivia. As with many of you, the news comes as a complete shock.' Cody also said his 'loving' wife was 'a beautiful mother' as well as 'a nurse who was passionate about helping others.' 'When talking with each of you, and seeing the impact she has stamped on everyone's life, it is a true testament of who she was,' Cody continued. 'Your love and support is deeply felt.' More than $141,000 has been raised through a GoFundMe campaign started to support Olivia's family following the fatal crash. Gabrielle and Aaron Wright, who organized the online fundraiser, described the late mom as 'a kind, beautiful soul' as well as "loving and gentle mother, devoted wife, and cherished daughter, sister, friend, and compassionate nurse.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'Her absence leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her,' the Wrights wrote. They said Olivia's family 'now faces a long road of healing; physically and emotionally.' 'Your prayers of comfort, peace, and strength to surround them during this devastating time mean more than words can say,' the organizers added. Cody also thanked those who have shown their support through the GoFundMe campaign. 'This is such a beautiful community in such a mourning time,' he wrote on Facebook. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mother killed in Brevard County crash identified
Florida state troopers are still investigating a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 that killed a woman and injured her three young children Monday afternoon. The wreck happened in Melbourne near the Pineda Causeway. troopers say a Ford F-350 driver blew out a tire, causing it to crash into a Honda Odyssey. Both vehicles left the road and hit a guardrail. In the Honda, 32-year-old Olivia Maggs died in the crash. Her two children and a baby in the car were hurt but are expected to survive. The crash shut down the interstate for hours. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Miami Herald
Mom with 3 kids in car killed when passerby's truck tire blows out, FL cops say
A mom was killed in a crash in front of her three young children when another vehicle's tire blew out and the driver lost control, hitting the mom's car, Florida authorities said. Family has identified her as Olivia Maggs. The Interstate 95 crash happened on Memorial Day in Melbourne when Maggs, 32, was driving with her 8-month-old daughter and her two sons, ages 3 and 4, according to Florida Highway Patrol. A Ford F-350 pickup truck was traveling in another lane on I-95 when one of its tires blew out and the driver lost control, veering into Maggs' lane and hitting her minivan, state troopers said. Both vehicles ran off the left side of the road and hit a guardrail, according to FHP. Maggs was pronounced dead on the scene. The baby was airlifted to a hospital with a brain bleed and a broken leg, Maggs' husband shared on Facebook. Troopers said the two boys were hospitalized with minor injuries. The truck driver and passenger, both from New York, were uninjured, according to FHP. Maggs' husband, Cody, took to social media to ask for prayers for his family as they navigate life going forward while 'missing our rock.' 'Olivia is one of the most sweetest, gentle, patient and kind souls,' he wrote on Facebook. 'A true servants heart. A beautiful mother. A loving wife. A nurse who was passionate about helping others.' Melbourne is in Brevard County on Florida's Atlantic Coast, about a 70-mile drive southeast from Orlando.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Woman killed, 3 children hurt in I-95, Brevard County crash: FHP
MELBOURNE, Fla. - A woman was killed, and three children were hurt after a crash on southbound Interstate 95 Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. What we know According to FHP, the crash happened around 12:25 p.m. on southbound I-95, north of the Pineda Causeway (mile marker 188). The crash involved a 2003 Ford F-350 and a 2023 Honda Odyssey. FHP said there were four people inside the Honda Odyssey. The driver, an adult woman, died at the crash site. Three other people who were in the vehicle were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, FHP. Brevard County Fire Rescue confirmed to FOX 35 that three children were taken to the hospital – one was flown by medivac and the two others were transported by ambulance. The driver of the Ford F-350 was not hurt and remained on-scene after the crash. What we don't know It was not immediately clear how the crash happened. The cause remains under investigation, FHP said. FHP has also not released the identity of the woman killed, nor her connection to the three children. The Source The information in this article comes from Florida Highway Patrol and Brevard County Fire Rescue.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Deadly crash in Brevard County closes I-95, outside lane now open
The Florida Highway Patrol is present at the scene of a fatal accident that occurred just north of the Pineda Causeway in Melbourne on Sunday afternoon. Troopers report that a roadblock is set up, urging drivers to exercise caution in the area due to the accident scene. The outside lane is now open. The crash location can be seen better on the map below. The crash involving a Ford F-350 and a Honda Odyssey resulted in one fatality, which was pronounced on the scene of the crash. The Ford F-350 driver was not transported and remained on-scene. The Honda Odyssey had four occupants within the vehicle. The three passengers, who remain anonymous at this time, were all transported with non-life-threatening injuries. The adult female driving the Honda Odyssey was declared dead at the scene. At this moment, no additional information has been released and the incident remains under investigation by the here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. The crash involving a Ford F-350 and a Honda Odyssey resulted in one fatality, which was pronounced on the scene of the crash. The Ford F-350 driver was not transported and remained on-scene. The Honda Odyssey had four occupants within the vehicle. The three passengers, who remain anonymous at this time, were all transported with non-life-threatening injuries. The adult female driving the Honda Odyssey was declared dead at the scene. At this moment, no additional information has been released and the incident remains under investigation by the troopers. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
