'Beloved' Florida Teacher Dies Next to Her 3 Kids After Their Minivan Gets Hit by Dump Truck

Mar. 15, 2025

The scene of a fatal crash on West Homosassa Trail in Florida.Photo:Florida Highway Patrol

Florida Highway Patrol

A Florida mom died and her kids were injured after their minivan collided with a dump truck.

A 50-year-old Homosassa woman was driving the minivan when the crash occurred, according to the outlets. Her three children, a 16-year-old girl, a 15-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy, were also inside the vehicle.

According to a statement from school officials, Jackson was a “beloved” social studies teacher at Lecanto Middle School and had previously worked at the high school as a paraprofessional.

Her eldest daughter, a junior at the school, was in the car at the time as were Jackson’s two younger children, according to the school. All three received medical care.

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“During this difficult time, we task t[h]e Panther Nation to come together in support, keeping Crystal’s family in our thoughts and prayers,” school officials said in the statement. “If anyone needs support or guidance in processing this loss, please reach out to the LHS guidance department — we are here for you.”

H. Romero LLC., the name on the side of the dump truck involved in the crash.

source: people.com