LAKELAND, FL – On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at approximately 7:04 p.m., officers responded to a traffic crash near the 2000 block of North Crystal Lake Drive. Just prior to the crash, a black Ducati motorcycle was traveling east on North Crystal Lake Drive. A black Chevrolet Equinox was stopped at a stop sign on Honeytree Drive facing south then proceeded southbound across North Crystal Lake Drive. The motorcycle attempted to stop but impacted the front passenger’s side of the Chevrolet.
The Lakeland Police Department Patrol Units, Polk County Fire Rescue, and the Lakeland Fire Department all arrived on scene to provide life saving measures. The motorcycle driver was transported to Lakeland Regional Health via ambulance for treatment, but despite the best efforts of medical professionals, was pronounced deceased. The occupants of the Chevrolet were not injured.
Members of the Traffic Homicide Unit responded to the scene and took over the investigation. The roadway was shut down for approximately three hours while the scene was processed.
This remains an open and active investigation. If anyone has any additional information regarding the crash, please contact investigating Officer Travis Payne at Travis.payne@lakelandgov.net.
The Motorcycle Driver (deceased) was identified as:
Blake Odom
Age 26
Lakeland, FL
The Chevrolet operator was identified as:
Mia Smith
Age 32
Brooksville, FL
