Haines City, FL : Two people died eight other people were injured in a 4-car crash at U.S. 27 near Patterson Road On Monday May 9th, 2016

According to the Haines City Police Department, four vehicles and 10 people were involved in the 4 p.m. crash on U.S. 27 near Patterson Road.

Police said a 2012 Mazda CX9 was northbound on U.S. 27 when it crossed over the center median and into the southbound lanes, striking a 2008 Lexus.

The Mazda then continued, hitting a 2007 Hyundai Elantra. The Hyundai then went into the path of a Toyota Camry. The collision between those vehicles left the Hyundai on top of the Toyota.

Polk County Fire Rescue crews responded to the scene, along with at least seven medical helicopters. Two adults and five children were transported.
According to authorities, Eric Frazier, 57, of Winter Haven died at the scene. Kemarion Hunter, 9, of Winter Haven, was transferred to Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando where he later died.
Polk County Schools said Hunter was a student at Garden Grove Elementary School in Winter Haven. Grief counselors were made available to students and staff today.

Meanwhile, the crash remains under investigation.

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Boy, 9, among two killed in 4-car crash in Haines City