The Polk County Sheriff's Office said one person died in a three-vehicle crash near Haines City on Wednesday, July 3.
According to PCSO, the crash happened on US 27 at Morrison Ranch Road around 3:47 p.m. When deputies and Haines City firefighters arrived, they found a woman, 64-year-old Katrina Moore, dead. Moore was the driver of a yellow 2009 Chevy Cobalt.
Investigators said Moore lost control of her Chevy while traveling south on US 27, crossed the median, entered the northbound lanes, and struck a 2023 black Dodge Durango head-on. After the impact, both vehicles collided with a 1997 Kenworth truck and trailer.
PCSO said a 63-year-old man was the driver of the Dodge, and a 59-year-old woman was the passenger. Both were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The man driving the Kenworth was not injured.
Authorities said Moore was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the Chevy. The three others involved were wearing seat belts.
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