2nd teen dead after hole collapsed at Inverness park: CCSO
Jan 14, 2026
The Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) confirmed a second teenager has died after a hand-dug hole collapsed on Jan. 11.Deputies said they received a non-urgent call shortly before 1 p.m. on Jan. 11, after a report that two ju
veniles were lost in the park and possibly trapped inside a large hole.Fire crews found the first teenager shortly after 1 p.m. and the second at 1:17 p.m., according to officials. CPR was started for both juveniles, who were then taken to the hospital, per the report.One teen, a 14-year-old, died from their injuries, and the other child was hospitalized in critical condition.Officials confirmed the second teenager died at around 4:25 a.m. on Jan 13.Tampa Bay 28's Jada Williams spoke with investigators and a neighbor on the day of the incident.WATCH REPORT FROM JADA WILLIAMS Teen killed, another critically injured after hole collapses at Inverness park: CCSO
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