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Child dies, 13 other people in critical condition after Marion County crash: FHP

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Published  December 27, 2025 7:09pm EST
Marion County
FOX 35 Orlando
Child dies, 13 other people in critical condition after Marion County crash: FHP

Child dies, 13 other people in critical condition after Marion County crash: FHP

A child has died following an early morning crash in Marion County that involved a motorhome, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Brief

    • A child has died, and other individuals are in critical condition after the crash in the area of US 27 and CR 316, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
    • The crash remains under investigation.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. - A child has died following an early morning crash in Marion County that involved a motorhome, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Troopers said the crash happened around 5:45 a.m. in the area of US 27 and CR 316. Officials said an SUV collided with a motorhome, causing the motorhome to overturn.

The motorhome, whose occupants were from Ohio, had a total of 15 people inside the vehicle, according to troopers. A 5-year-old was pronounced dead on scene, according to a release. Twelve others were transported to an area hospital in critical condition, including eight children, according to a news release.

The driver of the SUV was also transported to an area hospital in critical condition, according to officials.

The crash remains under investigation.

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