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Volusia Sheriff: Beach toll worker killed in crash
A beach toll booth attendant was killed Monday afternoon after the driver of a pickup truck crashed into the booth, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. at the Dunlawton Avenue on ramp in Daytona Beach Shores, VSO said. After hitting the toll booth, the truck continued to drive into the ocean. VSO said despite rescue efforts, the toll booth attendant did not survive. Their name has not been released.
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A beach toll booth attendant was killed Monday afternoon after the driver of a pickup truck crashed into the booth, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
What we know:
The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. at the Dunlawton Avenue on ramp in Daytona Beach Shores, VSO said. After hitting the toll booth, the truck continued to drive into the ocean.
VSO said despite rescue efforts, the toll booth attendant did not survive. Their name has not been released.
"The Sheriff's Office sends sincere condolences to the victim's family, friends and coworkers following this tragic loss of life," VSO said in a Facebook post.
Driver detained
The driver of the pickup truck has been detained while detectives investigate the crash, VSO said. No other details were immediately released.
The Dunlawton beach access ramp is closed and will remain closed until further notice.
The Source: The information is from Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. He talked with reporters at the beach on Monday, June 1.