Florida Mother of Three Killed in I-95 Crash After Truck Tire Blowout Leaves Her Children Injured

A Florida mother of three was killed in a devastating highway crash on Memorial Day, leaving her young children injured and her family facing an unimaginable loss.

Olivia Maggs, 32, of Titusville, was driving her Honda Odyssey on Interstate 95 in Brevard County on May 26, 2025, when a pickup truck suffered a tire blowout and collided with her vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Maggs died at the scene. Her three children, including an eight-month-old baby girl and two young boys, ages 3 and 4, were taken to hospitals for treatment.

Tire Blowout Sends Two Vehicles Off the Road

The crash happened shortly before 12:30 p.m. near Pineda Causeway in Melbourne, Florida.

According to authorities, a tire blew out on a Ford F-350 pickup traveling in the center lane. The 58-year-old driver reportedly lost control and struck Maggs’ minivan.

Both vehicles left the roadway and crashed into a guardrail. The pickup truck driver and his 20-year-old passenger were not injured and remained at the scene.

The Florida Highway Patrol continued investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, including the cause of the tire failure.

Three Young Children Injured

Maggs’ children survived the crash, but the youngest suffered serious injuries.

According to a family fundraiser, the infant girl sustained a broken femur and a brain bleed and was airlifted to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando. Her two older brothers were also hospitalized, with reports indicating their injuries were less severe.

Family members said strangers stopped at the crash scene and helped pull the children from the wrecked vehicle.

Their actions provided crucial assistance during the chaotic moments following the collision.

Remembering Olivia Maggs

Maggs was a beloved nurse at Parrish Medical Center, where she had worked for nine years. She began her career in the Medical-Surgical Department before transferring to the hospital’s Women’s Center.

The medical center remembered her as a compassionate caregiver whose kindness and gentle spirit left a lasting impression on patients and colleagues.

Her family also described her as a loving mother, devoted wife and cherished friend whose absence would leave a profound void.

Her husband, Cody, faced the painful task of navigating life without his wife while supporting their three injured children.

Community Rallies Around the Family

News of Maggs’ death prompted an outpouring of condolences from colleagues, friends and members of the community. Former patients shared memories of her care and the support she had offered them during important moments in their lives.

A fundraiser was established to help the family manage the medical, emotional and financial challenges ahead.

The tragedy left a family grieving a mother and wife while hoping for the recovery of three young children. It also highlighted how a sudden mechanical failure on a busy highway can have devastating consequences for people traveling nearby.

Source:  FOXNEWS