Executive Summary
- Eddy Edmond arrested for DUI manslaughter following a fatal three-vehicle crash.
- An 18-year-old female passenger died, and five others were hospitalized with serious injuries.
- The collision occurred on State Road 538 in Osceola County when a vehicle failed to stop.
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — An 18-year-old woman was killed and several others sustained serious injuries in a three-vehicle collision on Poinciana Parkway that led to the arrest of a driver on DUI manslaughter charges, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Troopers reported that the crash occurred on State Road 538, east of Sienna Boulevard. Investigators allege that Eddy Edmond, driving a westbound Acura MDX, failed to stop and collided with a Hyundai Tucson. The force of the impact caused the Hyundai to overturn, subsequently striking a 2015 Ford F-150.
According to FHP officials, the 18-year-old female passenger in the Hyundai was pronounced dead. The driver of the Hyundai and five additional passengers were hospitalized with serious injuries. Authorities indicated that the identities of four passengers in the Hyundai are still being verified. The driver of the Ford F-150 was reported uninjured and remained at the scene to cooperate with law enforcement.
Investigative Outlook
As the investigation proceeds, Florida Highway Patrol troopers are expected to focus on forensic reconstruction of the scene and toxicology results to support the charges against the suspect. The classification of the incident as a DUI manslaughter case highlights the legal severity regarding traffic fatalities involving alleged impairment. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
