Toddler Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle on Newberry Road
A 1-year-old boy died after walking into Newberry Road in Jonesville, Florida, and being struck by a westbound vehicle.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, October 31, 2026 —
A tragedy unfolded in Jonesville, Florida, when a 1-year-old boy lost his life after walking into Newberry Road and being struck by a vehicle. The incident occurred on Newberry Road, a thoroughfare in the Jonesville area.
The child was reportedly struck by a vehicle traveling westbound on Newberry Road. Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the child entering the roadway were not immediately available. Information concerning the identity of the child, the driver, or the specific time of the incident was not provided in the initial report. The Florida Highway Patrol was involved in investigating the fatal collision.
The vehicle involved in the incident was traveling westbound at the time of the collision. Further details regarding the driver’s actions, the speed of the vehicle, or any contributing factors to the accident have not been released.
The outcome of the investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol is pending. Authorities typically examine factors such as road conditions, visibility, and the actions of all parties involved in such incidents. The medical examiner’s office will likely confirm the cause of death.
The exact location on Newberry Road where the incident occurred was not specified. Jonesville is an unincorporated community in Alachua County.
The full extent of information available at this time is limited to the core details of the incident. Investigations into fatal traffic accidents can be complex and require thorough examination of all evidence.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Turbeville, Gray News staff on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.
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