Distracted driving likely a factor after man dies in Davenport crash: PCSO
Jun 15, 2026
The Polk County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) said the Traffic Homicide Investigations Unit is investigating a two-vehicle crash that left a man dead on Saturday afternoon in Davenport.PCSO said the crash occurred at the intersection o
f U.S. Highway 17/92 and Sunny Acres Road just before 2:30 p.m. on June 13.The report said evidence and witness statements reveal a 37yearold man was driving a semitruck was traveling southbound when he observed a Toyota Corolla, driven by a 38yearold man, going northbound and drifting across the center line multiple times.The Toyota eventually crossed into the southbound lane, directly into the semitrucks path, according to deputies.PCSO said the semitruck driver attempted to brake, causing him to lose control of the vehicle before the impact, which caused severe frontend damage to both vehicles.The Toyota driver was pronounced dead at the scene, per PCSO.Deputies said a phone was found in the Toyota drivers hand, indicating that distracted driving likely played a role in the crash.The investigation is ongoing.
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