Madeline Nichols, 5, killed in crash involving alleged DUI driver Robert Harrison on 42nd Street NW in Auburndale, Florida
Child killed, 2 people seriously hurt in Auburndale DUI crash, deputies say(link is external)
One of the drivers involved was also treated and released from the hospital before they were arrested on multiple DUI charges.
Deputies: Man arrested on DUI charges after crash that killed child, seriously injured 2(link is external)
Robert Harrison, 24, was arrested after he crashed his Ford F-350 into a Dodge Caravan just after midnight Friday on 42nd Street NW(link is external).
'We're all heartbroken': Polk Co. mother mourns 5-year-old daughter killed by accused drunk driver(link is external)
A GoFundMe (link is external)was created by her family to help with funeral and medical expenses.
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