12-year-old killed, 4 others seriously injured in State Road 40 crash, FHP says

A 12-year-old boy died and four other passengers were seriously injured after a Tesla crossed into the path of an oncoming pickup on State Road 40 west of Still Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.Troopers said a 2024 Tesla Model Y was traveling west on State Road 40 while a 2025 Chevy Silverado was traveling east in the same area. The Tesla veered toward the right side of the roadway, and its driver overcorrected to the left, FHP said.The Tesla then entered the direct path of the Silverado, and the right front of the Tesla struck the right front of the pickup, according to the crash report.The Tesla’s driver, the Silverado’s driver and a passenger in the Silverado were not injured and remained at the scene, troopers said.Five passengers were in the Tesla. FHP said one adult and three children were taken to a hospital with serious injuries and were in stable condition. A 12-year-old male passenger was also taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.The crash remains un