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30-July-2025

Tragic Accident: Vehicle Backs into 8-Year-Old Boy in Seminole County

On July 12, 2025, at approximately 7:51 PM, a tragic accident occurred at a private residence near the intersection of Orange Blvd and Terra Bona Court in Seminole County.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 2014 Nissan NV Van, driven by a 57-year-old male from Sanford, Florida, was stopped in a private residential driveway. The driver began reversing and failed to observe an 8-year-old male pedestrian from Sanford, Florida, behind the vehicle. The rear of the vehicle struck the pedestrian.

The driver subsequently self-transported the pedestrian to AdventHealth Lake Mary Hospital, where the pedestrian was pronounced deceased. The crash remains under investigation. We will provide an update when one is made available.

Eye in the Sky News extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased.

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