Winter Haven woman killed in crash with PCFR ambulance
A woman was killed Tuesday morning, October 7, 2025, after her vehicle crossed in front of a Polk County Fire Rescue ambulance that was traveling in emergency mode.
The ambulance was occupied by two PCFR members; there were no other passengers. Both members were taken to a local hospital where they were treated and released.
Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched at about 10:03 am, to Spirit Lake Road at Oak Tree Boulevard in Winter Haven, in front of the Winter Haven Oaks Retirement Community.
First responders arrived at the scene and pronounced 83-year old Elaine Dunn of Winter Haven, deceased.
The PCSO’s Traffic Homicide Unit responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation.
Ms. Dunn was driving a 1999 red Chevy Monte Carlo. She was wearing her seatbelt.
The ambulance was driven by 22-year old Kaley Hebb, and the passenger was Robin Fletcher. Both were wearing their seatbelts.
Based on preliminary information, the ambulance was southbound on Spirit Lake Road with its lights and sirens engaged.
Ms. Dunn’s Monte Carlo was exiting her community and attempted a left turn (north) onto Spirit Lake Road. While doing this, her vehicle entered into the path of the oncoming ambulance, and the two vehicles collided.
The crash investigation is ongoing.
