Luis Rodriguez, 54, Jomar Maldonado, 52, and Hannah Wieser, 22, killed, 3-year-old child injured in a two-vehicle head-on collision on State Road 60 in Lake Wales, Florida
Modified Date:
Mon, 04/08/2024 - 1:11pmAccident Date:
Saturday, April 6, 2024Deputies: 3 dead after 3 vehicle crash in Polk County
The truck had a couple and their grandson in the car who were returning home from Busch Gardens. The couple was 54-year-old Luis Rodriguez and 52-year-old Jomar Maldonado from Port St. Lucie who both died. Their 3-year-old grandson Jaydn was strapped into his car seat in the backseat and survived. He was transported to a local hospital and expected to make a full recovery, according to a news release by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
3-year-old hospitalized, grandparents killed in crash while headed home from Busch Gardens
Wieser and the Port St. Lucie couple died after the crash, according to officials. The 3-year-old was taken to the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery.
Teacher at West Gate K-8 School in Port St. Lucie among 3 killed in Polk County crash
St. Lucie Public Schools said Maldonado was a teacher at West Gate K-8 School where she taught English to students who speak another language (ESOL).
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Luis Rodriguez
Jomar Maldonado
Hannah Wieser
Roadway:
State Road 60City:
Lake Wales, FLCounty:
Polk County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL