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Daily Mirror
25-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Toddler killed in horror crash after chasing family dog into busy road
The young boy was struck by one vehicle which sent him into the southbound lanes of the busy road, where he was then struck by a second vehicle, a scene described by police staff as 'traumatic and chaotic' A toddler has tragically died after he chased his family dog onto a busy road where he was struck by two vehicles on Wednesday night. The devastating incident happened when the young boy, aged one-years-old, left his family home in on North Halifax Avenue in Daytona Beach, South Florida after the dog escaped the family home. Police rushed to the scene at around 8.21pm on Wednesday, April 23 where they found the young boy with severe injuries. The unidentified one-year-old boy was rushed to Halifax Hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead an hour later. Bill Rhodes, the director of operations for the Daytona Beach Police Department confirmed further details about the tragic incident at a news conference on Thursday, WESH reports. Rhodes confirmed the boy was struck by a 2003 Honda CR-V which sent the toddler into the southbound lanes of the busy avenue, where he was then struck by a 2012 Chevy Silverado. He referred to the incident as a 'traumatic and chaotic scene'. Officers do not believe the speed of any vehicles involved was a factor in the young boy's death - and are still considering whether to bring charges against anyone in the case, MailOnline reports. A statement on the police force's Facebook page read: "On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at approximately 8:21 p.m., officers with the Daytona Beach Police Department responded to the 2900 block of N. Halifax Avenue in reference to a motor vehicle accident involving a child pedestrian Upon arriving, officers located the child, who had sustained severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle. "Preliminary investigation revealed that the child had exited their residence, following the family dog, which had escaped. While following the dog, the child entered oncoming traffic and was struck by a vehicle, followed by a second vehicle. The child was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased by medical personnel This remains an active and ongoing investigation. At this time, there are no additional details to provide." It comes just days after after a four-year-old girl was killed in a 'dog attack' on Monday, April 14 at a family home in Indiana. Emergency services rushed to the property where officers found two people unresponsive and attempted to save their lives. The child, identified by police as Evelynn Lopez, was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was sadly pronounced dead. The older woman, who police identified as Oliva Mora Regalado, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to authorities. The investigation revealed that there were six pitbulls and one poodle mix inside the residence at the time of thee tragic incident. For the safety of everyone involved and the preservation of evidence, all dogs were sedated and then euthanised on scene.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Volusia County man offers free rides for drunk riders during bike week
A Volusia County man is offering free rides for people who have had too much to drink during Bike Week and he has a trailer to transport their motorcycles. The scar on Matt Holland's head is his daily reminder of how one bad decision can change someone's life forever. In 2019, he got on his motorcycle after having too much to drink. His actions led to him seriously hurting himself and others around him. 'I ended up actually running into my girlfriend and putting her down as well as myself. They decided to give me a CT scan and realized my brain was bleeding and immediately rushed me into surgery,' said Holland. Holland said many doctors have called his recovery a miracle, but he believes he survived because his life has a greater purpose. 'It really opened up my eyes to God, to be honest. I realized how much he's saved me not only at that point but so many times before.' Six years later, he's found a way to try and save others by offering free rides during Bike Week. He first posted the service to transport bikes and pick up riders on social media and was blown away to see local bars and organizations begin to share it. 'It was really an overwhelming response. I thought maybe a few people would see it here and there and maybe call me, use my service but it really went a lot bigger than I thought it would,' said Holland. Each year before Bike Week, law enforcement, FDOT, and hospitals share tips for staying safe on the roads. Even so, the event typically leads to an increase in serious crashes over the 10-day period. In 2024 – Halifax Hospital reported 92 motorcycle crashes, which led to 180 trauma patients and 5 deaths. So far this year, Eyewitness News has reported on 3 fatal motorcycle crashes. Holland said those numbers alone should make people more cautious, but that isn't always the case. 'You might be the greatest rider in the world, but Jim Beam and Jack Daniels aren't, and I am a testament to that,' said Holland. Holland isn't licensed or insured to tow, so he's doing this for free but is accepting tips. He hopes to someday make this a full-time business. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Bike week in Daytona Beach kicks off, 10-Day celebration with extra safety measures in place
Friday marks the start of Bike Week in Daytona Beach. The ten-day event is in its 84th year and brings about half a million people to the area. Pulling the event off takes a lot of collaboration. Everyone from police to Halifax Hospital and the Florida Department of Transportation plays a role in keeping visitors and residents safe. Police Chief Jakari Young said all of the bikes on the road and riders of all different experience levels can sometimes create chaos. He will have extra staff working both in uniform and undercover. 'Somehow we have folks who come into town and wherever they're going is more important than anything else so if someone cuts you off in traffic, it shouldn't invoke a violent response,' said Young. This year, bikers will also have to navigate two construction projects on State Road A1A. FDOT has stopped the work during the event but said barriers will still be up. They want drivers and bikers to move slowly through those zones. For businesses, Bike Week helps pay the bills for the rest of the year. 'The next 10 days are crucial for my business and the city of Daytona. This makes the year,' said Heavy from Midwest Motorcycles. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Mini-bike rider critically injured after being struck by car in Port Orange, officials say
The Brief Both victims were transported to Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach, one rider is in critical condition. Port Orange Police responded to the scene around 8:31 p.m. on Saturday. VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A crash between a car and two minibikes at the intersection of Nova Road and Samms Avenue in Port Orange leaves two people injured. Port Orange Police responded to the scene around 8:31 p.m. on Saturday. According to officials, one of the riders involved sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach, where he is currently listed in critical condition. "The other minibike was also transported to Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach with non-life-threatening injuries," said a Port Orange Police spokesperson. If anyone witnessed or has information concerning this traffic crash, please contact Port Orange Police Department Traffic Homicide Investigator Slease at 386-506-5838. The Source This information came from the Port Orange Police Department. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV FOX 35 Orlando How to watch FOX 35 Orlando for free on FOX LOCAL Here's how to stream FOX 35 Orlando for free on Roku, Amazon FireTV, Apple TV, Google Android TV and Vizio with FOX LOCAL. (339 kB)
