Beach attendant killed when truck runs over toll booth

Date Added: June 01, 2026 6:04 pm

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.

The driver has been detained 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 the victim's family, friends and coworkers following this tragic loss of life.

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CASE UPDATE: The driver who ran over a Volusia County beach toll booth is in custody under Florida's Baker Act while the VSO traffic homicide investigation continues.

The toll attendant killed in today's tragic crash was longtime employee Tammie Jo Baker, 63, Daytona Beach.

The driver responsible for the crash is Deanna Harrell, 35, Ormond Beach.

An initial briefing on scene from Sheriff Chitwood is provided here: