2-year-old killed in deadly Osceola County crash, troopers say

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A 2-year-old was killed in a crash in Osceola County after a car slammed into the back of a bus, troopers say.

The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the intersection of Westside Boulevard and Funie Steed Road.

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Troopers said a Dodge Caravan was traveling northbound on Westside Boulevard approaching the intersection of Funie Steed Road.

Meanwhile, a Van Hool Commuter Bus, also traveling northbound, was stopped at a four-way stop sign.

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According to a news release, the Caravan failed to stop and slammed in the back of the bus.

The driver of the Caravan, a 29-year-old woman, was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

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A 2-year-old male sitting in a forward-facing car seat in the Caravan was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

There were not passengers in the bus and the driver was not injured.

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This crash remains under investigation.

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