Polk County Sheriff’s Office
PCSO Traffic Homicide Unit detectives are currently investigating a fatal crash on US 27 southbound at Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven.
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A two-vehicle crash Thursday morning, May 18, 2023 east of Winter Haven left one person dead and three others injured.
Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched at about 5:06 am, along with Polk County Fire Rescue. The Florida Department of Transportation also responded to provide assistance with traffic control.
The crash occurred at the intersection of US 27 and Cypress Gardens Boulevard.
Evidence and witness statements revealed a white 2013 Freightliner truck, driven by 23-year old Jeffrey Glover of Lake Wales, was traveling north on US 27 and turned left (west) toward Cypress Gardens Boulevard on a red light.
The truck collided with a southbound blue 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, which entered the intersection on a green light.
The driver of the Tahoe, a 22-year old Haines City man, and a 24-year old male passenger suffered only minor injuries. A 25-year old male passenger suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene and a 38-year old male passenger was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and was listed in critical condition.
Parts of US 27 and Cypress Gardens Boulevard were closed for approximately four hours.
There are no criminal charges anticipated at this time, but as the investigation continues civil charges are likely.
UPDATE: 10:02AM
All roadways are back open. Complete details will be released later today.
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:
PCSO Traffic Homicide Unit detectives are currently investigating a fatal crash on US 27 southbound at Cypress Gardens Boulevard in Winter Haven.
The crash occurred at about 5:06am Thursday (5/18) and was reported to be a collision between a box truck and an SUV, but possibly three other vehicles were involved.
Detectives will work as quickly as possible to get this area cleared, but it is possible this could be a major issue for a few hours.
