Six individuals, together with three kids, had been killed in a fiery head-on collision in Osceola County, Florida, on Saturday afternoon. In response to a report from TVJ Information in Jamaica, all three adults had been Jamaican nationals. The youngsters had been U.S. residents.
Errol Anderson, a resident of Caymanas Gardens in Portmore, St. Catherine, is the daddy and grandfather of 5 of the victims. He informed TVJ Information that his daughters, Andreil and Keiosha, their three kids—together with a four-month-old toddler—and their god-sister, Yahshea Mullings, had been touring in a 2024 Hyundai Tucson when the tragedy occurred. Anderson mentioned the group was on their strategy to have a good time his three-year-old granddaughter’s birthday.
The crash came about alongside State Highway 60, simply west of South Kenansville Highway, at roughly 3:46 p.m., in line with Florida Freeway Patrol (FHP). Troopers reported that the Hyundai was heading westbound when the motive force tried to overhaul a number of autos. Whereas attempting to re-enter the westbound lane, the motive force reportedly misplaced management of the SUV, which struck the entrance of an oncoming 2011 semi-truck with trailer that was heading east.
Each autos burst into flames. The influence induced the Hyundai to entice its occupants contained in the burning SUV. All six individuals inside had been pronounced lifeless on the scene.
The motive force of the semi-truck sustained minor accidents and was taken to Indian River Hospital for therapy.
The Florida Freeway Patrol continues to analyze the crash.
