Florida woman killed after car hits and goes under semi-truck, crashes into church near Haines City: PCSO

The Brief

  • A 24-year-old Bowling Green woman was killed early Friday in a crash on U.S. 27 near Haines City after her sedan hit a semi-truck making a legal U-turn before she crashed into a nearby church building, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Investigators say 24-year-old Jovanna Saily’s sedan went under the semi, crossed the median, and ultimately crashed into the First Apostolic Pentecostal Church. The semi-truck driver, a 24-year-old Tampa woman, was not injured and is cooperating with authorities.
  • PCSO says speed appears to be a factor, no recent skid marks were found, and no charges are expected as the investigation continues.

HAINES CITY, Fla. A 24-year-old Florida woman was killed early Friday morning after she hit a semi-truck on U.S. 27 and then crashed into a nearby church building, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

The backstory:

Deputies say the crash happened shortly before 12:30 a.m. near U.S. 27 and B Moore Road, just outside Haines City.

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