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SUV Goes Airborne Over Pool, Crashes Into Florida Home, Injuring Four

Authorities attribute the crash to a medical episode under active investigation.

Overview

  • Homeowner Crystal Pankey has been released from the hospital, while friend Cassie Moore remains in the ICU with severe injuries including broken ribs and a collapsed lung.
  • Florida Highway Patrol says a 46-year-old Holiday woman suffered a medical emergency before losing control; she and a 9-year-old passenger sustained minor injuries.
  • The Hyundai Santa Fe tore through two fences, clipped a pool edge, went airborne, and fully entered the single-story home on Bahia Avenue.
  • Pankey’s family says the house is likely a total loss and has organized a GoFundMe to cover living expenses and medical bills.
  • FHP is leading the investigation, Pasco County Fire Rescue responded and alerted the Red Cross, and no charges were reported at the time of the coverage.