- February 17, 2026
A 79-year-old driver killed a pedestrian at the intersection of South Orchard Street and Division Avenue on Saturday, Feb, 14, Ormond Beach Police reported.
The crash happened at about 10:54 p.m. when two pedestrians walking eastbound on Division Avenue turned left onto South Orchard Street. The driver was traveling southbound on South Orchard Street at a high rate of speed, according to OBPD, and he failed to stop at a stop sign, striking one of the pedestrians.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. OBPD didn't release the identity of the victim, pending notification of next of kin.
The driver was not injured in the crash. He was transported to the hospital for further medical evaluation after he showed symptoms consistent with dementia, OBPD reported.
“This is a tragic loss of life and a difficult reminder how quickly lives can change on our roadways,” OBPD Capt. Chris Roos said in a news release. “We strongly urge drivers to obey posted speed limits, remain alert and use extra caution at night, especially when visibility is low and pedestrians are difficult to spot.”
