POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A child was killed and another is in critical condition after a Polk County crash involving a freightliner box truck Saturday, deputies said.
The wreck happened about 9:15 a.m. on Highway 27 and Polo Park Boulevard in Davenport.
Deputies said a Toyota was stopped at the light at the intersection when the truck driver slammed into the back of the car.
The impact caused the back of the Toyota to be forced up to and into the backseat where the children were sitting.
A 4-year-old boy was killed and a 2-year old girl was taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando in critical condition. The girl is now in serious condition.
The children’s father, who was driving the Toyota, was taken to Orlando Regional medical Center in serious condition. He was in guarded condition Saturday evening.
The driver of the truck suffered minor injuries.
Deputies are still investigating the crash.