Pedestrian Killed in Haines City Dump Truck Crash

A fatal crash occurred in Haines City involving a dump truck and a pedestrian in a crosswalk:

Crash Overview

  • Date & Time: Tuesday morning, August 11, 2026, at approximately 9:35 a.m.
  • Location: Intersection of South 30th Street and Robinson Drive (3100 block of East Robinson Drive) in Haines City, FL.
  • Investigating Agency: Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).

Incident Details

  • The Victim: A 64-year-old man from Haines City. He was walking southbound across the roadway inside a designated crosswalk when he was hit. He suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
  • The Driver: A 36-year-old man from Winter Haven. He was driving a commercial dump truck northbound on South 30th Street when he turned right onto Robinson Drive and struck the pedestrian.
  • Status: No other injuries were reported, and the crash remains actively under investigation by Florida Highway Patrol. Names of those involved have not yet been publicly released.
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