Initial Information On 4 Separate Fatal Incidents Reported This Weekend

Date Added: August 04, 2024 10:28 am

We’re sad to report that Volusia sheriff’s deputies have responded to several tragic incidents this weekend involving fatalities. A summary of the calls is provided below.

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This morning (Sunday), deputies responded to a report of a motorcycle down in the area of Howland Boulevard and Graves Avenue, Deltona. The adult male rider was pronounced deceased on scene at 5:54 a.m. The initial investigation indicates the crash occurred around 4:40 a.m. A full crash investigation is underway.

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Shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday, a passerby called 911 to report a structure fire at 2674 Howland Blvd. in Deltona. Deltona Fire Rescue arrived to find the home fully engulfed. Firefighters made entry and found a 74-year-old man unresponsive in the bathroom of the home. They removed him from the house and attempted life-saving measures, but the victim was pronounced deceased on scene at 1:41 a.m.

Detectives did not observe any obvious indications of foul play or suspicious circumstances. They contacted the state fire marshal’s office to assume the investigation of the fire and to attempt to determine its cause.

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Shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday, VSO deputies and Deltona Fire Rescue responded to a single-vehicle crash on the 2600 block of Howland Boulevard. On arrival, deputies found a 2018 Nissan Sentra had crashed into a concrete power pole on its front passenger side.

Deputies removed the front passenger from the vehicle to render aid. Unfortunately, the victim, a 33-year-old Deltona woman, was pronounced deceased by Deltona Fire Rescue at 2:24 a.m.

The driver (18-year-old female, DeLand) and a rear passenger (18-year-old female, Deltona) were transported to an area hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

A thorough crash investigation is underway to determine the cause and circumstances of the crash.

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On Friday evening, VSO detectives responded to Halifax Hospital in Deltona for a death investigation. The deceased was a 39-year-old Lake Helen woman who was reported to have been electrocuted in an accident at her home.

The initial information gathered in the investigation indicates the woman and her husband were working in their barn during heavy rain. Her husband heard her cry out and turned to find her holding onto a metal drum fan while seemingly being electrocuted. The husband kicked the fan away and performed CPR until emergency medical units arrived on scene.

Detectives noted puddles of water in the barn and a power cable to the fan that was tattered and worn. The death investigation continues to be active, and the medical examiner will determine an official cause of death following an autopsy.

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The Sheriff’s Office sends sincere condolences to all the family members, friends and loved ones affected by these tragedies.