Police: Medical Episode Leads To Fatal Crash

South Daytona, FL - Police in South Daytona say a 47-year-old man passed away after a crash involving multiple vehicles near Nova Road and Beville Road. According to Lieutenant Bryan Craig with the South Daytona Police Department, the man was traveling northbound on Nova when he reportedly suffered from a medical episode Tuesday afternoon (September 22nd). From there, the man crashed into two other vehicles before continuing north where he hit three other vehicles head-on. The man—who remains unidentified—was extracted from his vehicle following the crash by bystanders. He later died at the hospital. South Daytona police later took to Twitter and announced that they are looking to get in contact with any other witnesses who might have seen the crash. Witnesses are asked to call Officer S. Diamond at (386) 322-3030. Unfortunately, a driver involved in the crash at Beville/Nova didn't survive. We need the publics help and need any witnesses to the crash to please call us at 386/322-3030. Ofc. S. Diamond is the lead investigator – thank you in advance— South Daytona Police Dept. (@South_DaytonaPD) September 22, 2020 The crash remains under investigation