Beach toll booth crash briefing: 6/1/26

Around 12:40 p.m. today (Monday, June 1), a pickup traveling eastbound on Dunlawton Avenue in Daytona Beach Shores struck a beach ramp toll booth, which was occupied by a toll attendant. After striking the toll booth, the truck continued onto the beach and into the ocean. Despite rescue efforts on scene, the toll attendant did not survive her injuries. She was identified as longtime employee Tammie Jo Baker, 63, Daytona Beach. The driver responsible for the crash is Deanna Harrell, 35, Ormond Beach. Harrell has been taken into custody under Florida's Baker Act as a thorough crash investigation is conducted. Additional information from that investigation will be provided as it becomes available. The Dunlawton beach access ramp will remain closed until further notice. The Sheriff's Office sends sincere condolences to Ms. Baker's family, friends and coworkers following this tragic loss of life. An initial briefing on scene from Sheriff Chitwood is provided here.