Child Dead, Another Has a Fractured Skull After Hit-and-Run Crash Outside Florida Church

8-year-old boy killed, another injured in Winter Haven hit-and-run

Child dead, another has a fractured skull after hit-and-run crash outside Florida church

The children, who are not siblings, were there for a church function.

Vehicle Located, Two Persons Of Interest Being Questioned In Fatal Winter Haven Hit-And-Run - Tampa Free Press

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A fast-moving investigation into a fatal hit-and-run outside a Winter Haven church has led Polk County detectives to a vehicle believed to be involved in the crash. On Wednesday night, March 11, 2026, an 8-year-old child was killed, and a 10-year-old was critically injured while crossing Crystal Beach Road to attend […] Vehicle Located, Two Persons Of Interest Being Questioned In Fatal Winter Haven Hit-And-Run

Child killed, another critically injured in hit-and-run near Winter Haven church

Hit-and-run driver sought in Polk County after killing 8-year-old child and critically injuring 10-year-old.

1 child dead, 1 critically injured in hit-and-run outside Winter Haven church

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)— One child is dead and another critically injured after a hit-and-run crash in Winter Haven, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. Detectives are looking for the person responsible for hitting two children outside of their church on Wednesday night. According to deputies, an 8-year-old child died from his injuries, and a [...]

Child dies, another injured after hit-and-run crash in Polk County: Sheriff's office

Polk County detectives are searching for the driver responsible for hitting and killing a child and critically injuring another while they were crossing the street to go to a church event.