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Family of five crashes into I-95 retention pond
Three people are in the hospital tonight recovering from a crash into a pond. Two of them are in critical condition.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A woman and a child have died after the minivan in which they were riding crashed into a retention pond in Daytona Beach on Sunday. Three others who were in the minivan, including other children, were injured.
On Tuesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said the 39-year-old woman died after suffering critical injuries in the crash. A 12-year-old boy who suffered critical injuries and was taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children for treatment has also died, the Florida Highway Patrol confirmed to FOX 35 News.
The crash happened by exit 260 A on I-95 south. Witnesses called 911.
"What caught my attention was a big splash," said a caller.
The minivan was filled with a family of five.
"The guy in front of us went flying through, hit the sign, and went over. It’s floating in the pond," said a caller who was right behind the car when it lost control. "There inside. Whoever it is they’re inside the vehicle. It hasn’t sunk all the way. I can see movement."
The minivan started to quickly sink. Three children ages 13, 12, and 10 were in the backseat.
"The vehicle became completely engulfed in water. About 7 to 8 feet of water," said Tara Crescenzi of Florida Highway Patrol.
Volusia County sheriff’s deputies, firefighters, and EMS were first on the scene.
"I know that they assisted with recovering all of them out of the vehicle," said Crescenzi.
All five were taken to the hospital. The 46-year-old driver and a 13-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries and were discharged from the hospital. A 10-year-old was also hospitalized in stable condition.
"It’s just a devastating case. Not only for the five occupants and three of them being children. We hope for a speedy recovery," said Crescenzi.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.