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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

The Gainesville Ledger

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Toddler dies after crawling onto Newberry Road while family did yard work

Florida Highway Patrol released details about a fatal incident in the Jonesville area west of Gainesville in which a 1-year-old boy wandered from his family’s yard onto West Newberry Road and was struck by a westbound vehicle. The family had been doing yard work and searched for the child before he reached the roadway. Authorities say no charges are expected against the parents or the driver.

Sources: WCJB TV20

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