In a tragic crash Saturday afternoon on SR 60 in rural Osceola County, six people—believed to be three adults and three children—lost their lives when their vehicle collided with a semi-truck and burst into flames, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred around 3:46 p.m. on Saturday along State Road 60, west of South Kenansville Road. According to FHP investigators, a 2024 Hyundai Tucson was traveling westbound when the driver attempted to pass several vehicles by entering the eastbound lane. As the driver tried to return to the westbound lane, they lost control, causing the left side of the SUV to strike the front of an oncoming 2011 semi-truck with a trailer.
The impact was catastrophic, igniting both vehicles in flames. All six occupants of the Hyundai Tucson became trapped inside and were pronounced deceased at the scene. The identities and ages of the victims have not yet been released. The Medical Examiner’s Office is working to positively identify the individuals and will provide those details to FHP once confirmed.
The driver of the semi-truck, a 36-year-old man from Miami Gardens, suffered minor injuries and was transported to Indian River Hospital.
The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed the investigation remains ongoing and has not released additional details regarding the cause of the crash or whether weather or speed played a role.
Positively Osceola will share further updates as more information becomes available.