Overview
- A young child ran into a traffic lane on New Smyrna Beach and was struck by a vehicle, later dying at a hospital after the incident on Saturday, May 23.
- Volusia County investigators say the driver remained at the scene and that early findings do not indicate speed or impairment as factors in the crash.
- The victim has been identified in reporting as Avery Lynn Sexton and the family has received community support including a GoFundMe fundraiser.
- Witnesses described a chaotic, emotional scene with people screaming and crying and local responders and organizations offering condolences.
- The crash has renewed local calls to review safety where cars and pedestrians share the sand, with advocates suggesting fenced driving lanes or separate walking paths and officials expected to report further findings.