Fatal crash report

Fatal crash in Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida

November 29, 2024 · FARS case 2024-122728

Location as recorded in the police report (27.8284, -81.5921). It may be approximate.
Deaths
1
Vehicles
3
People involved
8
Time
18:15
Friday

Location and conditions

Road
US-27
Route type
U.S. Highway
Area
Rural
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dark - Lighted
Junction
Non-Junction
Intersection type
Not an Intersection
Manner of collision
Sideswipe - Same Direction
First harmful event
Motor Vehicle In-Transport

Vehicles and occupants

Vehicle 1: 2017 Dodge Journey

Cars · 0 deaths in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 55-64 Possible injury
  • Passenger · Age 25-34 No apparent injury

Vehicle 2: 2019 Ford Fiesta

Cars · 1 death in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 55-64 Suspected minor injury
  • Passenger · Age 75+ Fatal injury

Vehicle 3: 2019 Jeep Cherokee

SUVs · 0 deaths in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 65-74 No apparent injury
  • Passenger · Age 65-74 Possible injury
  • Passenger · Age 55-64 No apparent injury
  • Passenger · Age 65-74 No apparent injury

More about this area

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). FARS records contain no names. Ages are shown as bands and locations as reported by police.