PASCO, FL, (May 18, 2026) – A multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 19 in Pasco County left 22-year-old Dylana Joli Andros seriously injured and resulted in one fatality, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Troopers said the collision occurred around 9:30 a.m. Monday just north of Little Road. Investigators determined that a northbound Toyota Camry first rear-ended a Mazda before sideswiping a Ford SUV. The impact forced the Ford across the median into southbound lanes, where it collided head-on with a Hyundai SUV.
Dylana Andros, the driver of the Ford SUV, sustained two severely broken legs and was transported to a hospital for emergency treatment. Her passenger also suffered catastrophic injuries in the crash.
The driver of the Hyundai, a 41-year-old man, was transported to HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The driver of the Mazda was not reported injured.
Witnesses told investigators that the driver of the Toyota Camry stopped briefly before fleeing the scene. Troopers later located the driver approximately 14 miles away in Hernando County, where he reportedly showed signs of heavy impairment and was taken into custody.
The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
