Death Lies & Alibis+Followπ¨ TOLL BOOTH ATTENDANT KILLED AFTER PICKUP TRUCK SMASHES THROUGH BOOTH AND DRIVES INTO OCEAN π¨ What started as a normal workday in Daytona Beach ended in a horrifying tragedy Monday afternoon. π Tammie Joe Baker, a longtime Volusia County employee, was killed when authorities say a black Ford F-150 slammed into an occupied beach toll booth, flipping the structure and trapping her inside. Baker was just weeks away from celebrating her 63rd birthday. β οΈ According to investigators: π the truck crashed directly through the toll booth π the booth was overturned by the impact π the truck continued onto the beach π it eventually drove into the Atlantic Ocean Police say the driver, identified as Deanna Harrell, was detained at the scene and later arrested on suspicion of DUI. Investigators also reported detecting a strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle. The shocking crash has left many asking how a vehicle was able to plow through an occupied toll booth, continue across the beach, and end up in the ocean. π Friends and coworkers are now mourning Baker, remembered as a dedicated county employee whose life was cut short in a completely senseless tragedy. The investigation remains ongoing. #BreakingNews #DaytonaBeach #Florida #DUI #CrimeNews #TammieJoeBaker #Justice Source: Volusia County Sheriffβs Office / Local Reports00Share