{"id":63411,"date":"2026-03-06T14:21:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=63411"},"modified":"2026-03-06T14:21:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T19:21:33","slug":"a-tragic-multi-vehicle-accident-in-winter-haven-has-claimed-the-life-of-23-year-old-bryson-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/03\/06\/a-tragic-multi-vehicle-accident-in-winter-haven-has-claimed-the-life-of-23-year-old-bryson-love\/","title":{"rendered":"A tragic multi-vehicle accident in Winter Haven has claimed the life of 23-year-old Bryson Love"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A tragic multi-vehicle accident in Winter Haven has claimed the life of 23-year-old Bryson Love<\/strong>. The Polk County Sheriff\u2019s Office (PCSO) is currently investigating the crash, which occurred on the evening of Wednesday, March 4, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Crash Details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to investigators, the incident began shortly after 7:00 p.m.<\/strong> near the intersection of 3rd Street SW and Avenue G SW<\/strong>.<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Initial Collision:<\/strong> A woman driving a 2025 Nissan Rogue was traveling northbound when she reportedly struck the front of a Ford pickup truck while attempting to change lanes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Head-On Strike:<\/strong> The impact caused the Nissan to cross over the median and into the oncoming southbound lanes, where it collided head-on with Bryson Love\u2019s motorcycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fatal Injuries:<\/strong> Despite wearing a helmet, Love was ejected from his motorcycle and suffered extensive trauma. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    The Investigation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The driver of the Nissan, who was reportedly returning home from church, told deputies she “felt a bump”<\/strong> before losing control of her vehicle.<\/sup> After the collision with the motorcycle, her car continued northbound, striking several curbs before coming to a stop after a low-speed impact with a BMW.<\/sup>+1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Impairment:<\/strong> Deputies conducted a DUI screening and found no signs of impairment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Driving History:<\/strong> The driver reportedly has no prior criminal or adverse driving history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Status:<\/strong> While the investigation is ongoing, no charges have been announced at this time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      This is a developing story, and authorities are asking anyone with additional information to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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