VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies are investigating a deadly crash that took the life of a beach toll worker in Daytona Beach Shores.
10:25 a.m. update:
Deputies in Volusia County confirmed with Channel 9 that Deanna Harrell has been arrested.
Her arrest comes after she was checked into a mental health facility, deputies said.
Channel 9 is still working to confirm Harrell’s status in custody and where she has been taken by law enforcement.
8:45 a.m. update:
Officials have confirmed with Channel 9 that they are aware of Deanna Harrell’s location.
Deputies said Harrell has checked herself into a mental health facility.
This comes after she was hospitalized under the Baker Act following the crash that killed 62-year-old beach toll booth worker Tammie Jo Baker.
Channel 9 is gathering more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
Original report:
The Volusia Sheriff’s Office said it is actively looking for a woman after a crash that killed a beach toll booth worker.
Deputies said they are actively searching for 35-year-old Deanna Harrell.
She was discharged from a hospital after a Monday crash in Daytona Beach Shores that killed 62-year-old beach toll booth worker Tammie Jo Baker.
Officials told Channel 9 a warrant has been issued for Harrell’s arrest.
Harrell was hospitalized under the Baker Act following the crash, after she reportedly threatened suicide.
However, she was released from the hospital before prosecutors officially filed charges, prompting questions from law enforcement about her discharge.
Authorities said Harrell was reportedly driving drunk when she rammed her truck into the beach toll booth.
Investigators said Harrell, who works as a beach vendor, left the beach because of bad weather. She then went to a bar where she had multiple drinks.
Multiple 911 calls reported Harrell’s truck driving the wrong way and hitting mailboxes just minutes before the deadly crash.
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