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Three Women Killed, One Critically Injured in Lake County Rollover Crash
LAKE COUNTY, FL – Three women lost their lives, and another remains in critical condition following a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
The crash occurred at approximately 3:16 a.m. on State Road 19, just south of Saint Florian Lane.
According to an FHP crash report, a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling northbound when the driver failed to navigate a left-hand curve.
The SUV veered off the roadway to the right, striking a pole on the shoulder before overturning multiple times.
The vehicle was being driven by a 30-year-old woman from Mount Dora. Her passengers were identified as Tavia Pew, Kayy Lashay, and Kaneisha Lewis, all from Eustis.
Investigators determined that all four occupants were ejected from the vehicle during the crash, and none were believed to have been wearing seat belts at the time.
The driver and one passenger were pronounced dead at the scene.
The two other passengers were transported to a hospital, where one later succumbed to her injuries.
The fourth occupant, identified as 26-year-old Mariah Belcher of Eustis, remains in critical condition.
The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.