By Erika Hernandez
A 62-year-old woman identified as Long-time worker in the Volusia County toll system died Monday after a violent accident occurred in Daytona Coastline Shores, Florida.
According to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood, A truck hit the structure at approximately 40 miles per hour.causing the almost total destruction of the cabin where the employee was located.
The victim was identified as a grandmother and veteran worker of the beach access system, who was carrying out her usual duties at the time of the incident.
The truck continued towards the beach after the impact
After the collision, the vehicle did not stop and It continued its journey through the enviornment until reaching the oceanaccording to images and reports from the authorities.
Subsequently, the truck became stuck in the coastal area, at which point passers-by intervened to help the driver and remove her from the vehicle.
The driver, identified as Deanna Harrell, 35, was detained by authorities.
The sheriff reported that There was a strong odor of alcohol at the time of the incident.for which she was subjected to substance detection tests and blood tests to determine her level of intoxication.
So far, no formal charges have been announced as the investigation continues.
The woman was also taken into custody under a Florida state law that allows psychiatric evaluation in cases of mental health crisis.
A veteran worker loses her life at her job
The victim, a long-time Volusia County employee, was working at the beach access hut when the impact occurred.
The authorities indicated that The blow was of such magnitude that the structure was completely destroyed.
The sheriff described the incident as a “shocking and senseless” episode, highlighting that the worker had been performing her duties at the site for years.
Local authorities are keeping the investigation open to determine the exact circumstances of the accident, including the possible state of intoxication of the driver and the sequence of events after the impact.
Meanwhile, the local community mourns the death of a worker described as constant and committed, whose life ended suddenly at her workplace.
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