12-year-old dies in off-road vehicle crash along Doctors Hammock Road in Hendry County
Updated: 7:57 PM EST Nov 24, 2025
A 12-year-old child has died after a John Deere vehicle crashed near Doctors Hammock Road and Barfield Road in Hendry County.According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash was reported at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Monday.FHP troopers said another juvenile and an adult were also involved in the crash.Gulf Coast News has reached out to FHP for more information on what led to the crash and the current conditions of the other child and adult involved.This is a developing story and will be updated.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
HENDRY COUNTY, Fla. —
A 12-year-old child has died after a John Deere vehicle crashed near Doctors Hammock Road and Barfield Road in Hendry County.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash was reported at approximately 4:40 p.m. on Monday.
FHP troopers said another juvenile and an adult were also involved in the crash.
Gulf Coast News has reached out to FHP for more information on what led to the crash and the current conditions of the other child and adult involved.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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