3 dead and 5 injured in Florida after a pickup truck rear ended a van, causing it to roll over, says a Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman.
Julie Smith, 41, and her 5-year-old daughter Scarlett Smith were pronounced dead at the scene, according to a press release. Julie Smith's mother, Josephine Fay, 76, also died at the scene.
Shane Smith, 43, who was driving the van, was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Three other children were also hospitalized: Skylar Smith, 5; Shalie Smith, 10; and Jackson Smith, 11. Montes said Wednesday morning that Jackson was critically injured in the wreck and was on life support.WESHAuthorities said in the press release that traffic had slowed due to congestion, and they believe the driver of the pickup truck, Lucas Dos Reis Laurindo, 26, failed to slow down.
Dos Reis Laurindo and the drivers from the other two vehicles were not injured. Montes said they do not suspect impairment, and Dos Reis Laurindo is cooperating with the investigation. No charges have so far been filed.Minyvonne Burke
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