Codey Means, 15, killed in pedestrian accident on U.S. 17 in Eagle Lake, Florida
Modified Date:
Fri, 02/06/2015 - 1:44pmAccident Date:
Wednesday, January 21, 2015Polk County Teen Hit, Killed By 3 Pickup Trucks
The teen’s parents were notified and came to the scene, along with a sheriff’s office chaplain and victim advocates. Officials say a crisis team will be available to students at the high school.
Codey Means,15, was killed after being hit by three pickup trucks near Lakeland. Means was walking to Lake Region High School in Eagle Lake early Wednesday when he ran across U.S. 17 in front of a pickup. Juan Camacho, 48, of Kissimmee, tried to avoid a collision but he struck the boy. Two other pickup trucks also hit Means, who was pronounced deceased at the crash site.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Codey Means
Juan Camacho
Roadway:
U.S. 17City:
Eagle Lake, FLCounty:
Polk County, FLArea:
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL
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