Young Man Dies in Head-On Collision With Polk County School Bus
A mother is mourning her son, DeShawn Smith, who died in a head-on collision with a Polk County school bus in Winter Haven on Monday morning.
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, October 8, 2026 — A young man identified as DeShawn Smith died Monday morning in Winter Haven following a head-on collision involving a Polk County school bus. The incident occurred on a Monday morning, according to initial reports.
DeShawn Smith was involved in a crash that resulted in his death. The other vehicle in the collision was a school bus belonging to Polk County Public Schools. The specific date of the Monday on which the collision took place was not immediately available.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the head-on collision were limited. It was not specified which vehicle reportedly crossed the center line or what factors may have contributed to the crash. The location of the incident has been identified as Winter Haven.
The summary provided indicates that Smith’s mother is mourning his death. Information regarding the identity of the mother, the age of DeShawn Smith, or the presence of any passengers or the driver on the school bus at the time of the incident was not disclosed in the provided summary. Further details regarding the condition of the school bus driver, any potential injuries sustained by individuals on board the bus, or the immediate aftermath of the collision are also unavailable.
Authorities have not released further information regarding the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash. The exact time of the incident on Monday morning was not provided.
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