Event Brief
3-year-old dies after pickup strike in Winter Haven
Filed: Jul 19, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
Summary: A 3-year-old girl died after being struck by a lifted pickup in Winter Haven; PCSO, police, and fire responded to 911 calls.
WHO: A 3-year-old girl; Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), Winter Haven police, and fire personnel
WHAT: The child was struck by a lifted pickup truck and later died.
WHEN: Jul 18, 2026 at 1:11 PM ET
WHERE: Winter Haven, Florida
WHY: The child was struck by a lifted pickup truck.
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