Ocoee woman dies in ATV accident

A 42-year-old woman from Ocoee died Saturday, May 30, in Alachua County.

By Leticia Silva
| 9:00 p.m. June 4, 2026

FHP officials are investigating the crash.

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An Ocoee woman died after she lost control of her all-terrain vehicle Saturday, May 30.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the woman was riding an ATV on Northeast 145th Lane, Waldo, in Alachua County, when she lost control of it, prompting it to roll over.

She sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

FHP said the woman was not wearing a helmet during the crash.

An investigation is ongoing.

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Leticia Silva

Staff writer Leticia Silva is a graduate from the University of Central Florida. As a child, her dream was to become a journalist. Now, her dream is a reality. On her free time she enjoys beach trips, trying new restaurants and spending time with her family and dog.