Florida beach toll booth worker killed after driver rams structure before getting stuck in sand, sheriff says
A toll booth attendant was killed in Daytona Beach Shores after a pickup truck rammed the structure. The driver allegedly smelled of alcohol.
Florida beach toll booth worker killed after driver rams structure before getting stuck in sand, sheriff says A toll booth attendant, Tammy Jo Baker, was killed when a pickup truck driver, Deanna Harrell, rammed her booth at approximately 40 mph at the Dunlawton Avenue beach access ramp in Daytona Beach Shores. Harrell, who smelled of alcohol, continued towards the water before getting stuck in the sand, and bystanders pulled her from the vehicle. Baker was pronounced dead at the scene, and authorities are testing Harrell for impairment.
- A toll booth attendant was killed in Daytona Beach Shores on Monday.
- The driver of a pickup truck rammed the toll booth structure before getting stuck in the sand.
- The victim, Tammy Jo Baker, was close to her 63rd birthday.
- Sheriff Mike Chitwood stated the driver was likely traveling at 40 mph.
- The driver, identified as Deanna Harrell, had a strong odor of alcohol, and impairment testing is underway.
- Bystanders assisted in removing Harrell from the truck.
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