Florida Beach Toll Booth Attendant Killed When Truck Rams Structure
A Florida toll booth attendant was killed Monday at 12:40 p.m. when a pickup truck struck a toll booth at the Dunlawton Avenue access ramp in Daytona Beach Shores.[1]
The victim was identified as toll booth attendant Tammy Jo Baker, nearly 63, who was pronounced dead at the scene.[1] The driver was identified as 35-year-old Deanna Harrell, and Sheriff Mike Chitwood said Harrell continued toward the water and became stuck in sand after the impact.[1] Chitwood estimated the truck's speed at about 40 mph and said deputies noted a strong odor of alcohol and were testing Harrell for impairment.[1]
Sheriff Chitwood said deputies were continuing their investigation into the crash and the circumstances that led the vehicle to strike the booth.[1]
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- Crash occurred around 12:40 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2026, at the Dunlawton Avenue beach access ramp in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida
- Victim identified as toll booth attendant Tammy Jo Baker, nearly 63, who was pronounced dead at the scene
- Driver identified as 35-year-old Deanna Harrell; sheriff says she continued toward the water and became stuck in sand after impact
- Sheriff Mike Chitwood estimated the truck's speed at about 40 mph and said Harrell was being tested for impairment after deputies noted a strong odor of alcohol
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