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DEBARY, Volusia County, Fla., Oct. 30, 2026 — A hit-and-run crash left an unconfirmed number of people injured on I-4 westbound early Friday morning, October 30, near DeBary Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported just after 5 a.m. near the DeBary Avenue interchange, state troopers said. Two left lanes of I-4 westbound were shut down in the area as crews worked the scene.
The Florida Highway Patrol's incident log lists the crash as a hit-and-run with injuries. The extent of the injuries has not been released. No details on the vehicles involved or a suspect have been made public, and the circumstances that led to the crash remain under investigation.
Commuters heading from Volusia County into Seminole County faced lengthy delays during the morning drive as lanes stayed closed. It was not immediately clear when the roadway was expected to fully reopen.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
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