Florida beach toll booth worker killed in crash involving pickup truck

A toll booth attendant at a Florida beach was killed on Monday when a pickup truck crashed into the structure at approximately 12:40 p.m. at the Dunlawton Avenue beach access ramp in Daytona Beach Shores, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. The victim, Tammy Jo Baker, was nearing her 63rd birthday and was pronounced dead at the scene after lifeguards attempted CPR. Sheriff Mike Chitwood stated that the driver, identified as 35-year-old Deanna Harrell, was likely traveling at 40 mph when the vehicle struck the booth, which was not structurally robust. After hitting the booth, Harrell drove toward the water but became stuck in the sand. Bystanders assisted in pulling her from the vehicle, which was reported to have a strong odor of alcohol. Harrell is being tested for possible impairment.