Katrina Moore : Fatal Crash Near Haines City: 1 Dead, 2 Injured

Fatal Three-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Woman in Polk County, Florida

A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday near Haines City in Polk County, Florida, as a three-vehicle collision resulted in the loss of a woman’s life and left two others with serious injuries, as confirmed by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

The fatal crash took place at approximately 3:47 p.m. on U.S. 27 at Morrison Ranch Road, according to a statement released by the sheriff’s office on social media.

The driver of a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt, identified as 64-year-old Katrina Moore from Haines City, lost control of her vehicle while travelling south on U.S. 27. The Chevrolet crossed the median, entered the northbound lanes, and collided head-on with a 2023 Dodge Durango. The impact caused Moore to be ejected from the Chevrolet, and both vehicles then struck a 1997 Kenworth truck, as detailed by deputies.

Tragically, Moore was pronounced dead at the scene. The two occupants of the Dodge, a 63-year-old man from Winter Haven who was driving, and a 59-year-old woman from Orlando who was a passenger, sustained serious injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatment, according to law enforcement officials.

The 54-year-old man from Orlando who was driving the Kenworth truck emerged unscathed from the incident, with authorities noting that all individuals involved in the crash were wearing seat belts except for Moore.

Southbound lanes of U.S. 27 were closed for approximately four hours, while northbound lanes remained shut for around four and a half hours to facilitate the investigation and clean-up efforts, according to the sheriff’s office.

The authorities have confirmed that an investigation into the crash is currently underway.

Note: This map provides a general overview of the crash site and may not pinpoint the exact location of the incident.

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