Speeding Ormond Beach man, 24, burned to death after slamming Lamborghini into steel pole
Posted Sun, 2012-02-12 15:21
BREAKING NEWS / Reported first by NSBNews.net, 24/7 Internet newspaper covering Volusia County from New Smyrna Beach
ORMOND BEACH -- A 24-year-old man was killed early this morning on U.S. 1 after he lost control of a 2006 Lamborghini while speeding, crossed the median and struck a steel pole resulting in the vehicle bursting into flames with him pinned inside, Ormond Beach police said.
A passenger, 40-year-old Vanessa Bain, escaped with minor injuries in the 3:44 a.m. accident. Police did not indicate if she or the young man or someone else was the owner of the high-priced sports car.
200 Block N. US-1, Ormond Beach Fl.
Here is a synopsis of the early Sunday crash as described by Ormond Beach police Lt. Kenny Hayes: "Preliminary investigation has determined that a 2006 Lamborghini being driven by 24 year old David William Fulton of Ormond Beach was southbound on N. US-1 at a high rate of speed. The driver lost control of the car, crossed the median and northbound lanes of US-1, and crashed into a steel pole at Buttleman’s Sporting Goods at 175 N. US-1. Fulton was pinned in the wreckage and the vehicle burst into flames.
A traffic homicide investigation is underway. Anyone who may have witnessed this crash is asked to please call Ormond Beach Police at 386-677-0731 or Crimestoppers at 888-277-TIPS.
About the Blogger
Henry Frederick is editor and publisher of Headline Surfer, Florida's 24/7 Internet newspaper in New Smyrna Beach, launched April 7, 2008. Owned by NSB News LLC with Frederick as its sole corporate member, It is also referred by its original name, NSBNews.net and as VolusiaNews.net. Frederick is an award-winning breaking news and investigative journalist who has covered police and courts in Florida, New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut, dating back to the mid-1980s. He has covered many of the high profile cases in the Daytona Beach and DeLand courtrooms in Volusia County, including the numerous appellate hearings for serial killer Aileen Wuornos, and ultimately, witnessing her execution. He graduated from Central Connecticut State University in New Britain in 1984, with a B.A. in political science/public admin. and a minor in writing. He received the "President's Citation" for academic honors and service to the university.
View Henry Frederick's story archives here
View his blog archives here
Comments
Post new comment