A 12-year-old boy died after a Tuesday morning crash in Polk County.

  • Angel Resendiz, 12, died in crash
  • FHP said two others in vehicle hospitalized
  • Driver of second car suffers minor injuries

The Florida Highway Patrol identified him as Angel Resendiz of Plant City.

The crash occurred at about 8 a.m. at State Road 60 at Shady Hammock Drive.

Troopers said a vehicle driven by Maricela Resendez, 29, was traveling State Road 60 and approaching Bailey Road when it tried to turn left.

The vehicle turned into the path of another vehicle, and the two collided, according to FHP.

Resendez's vehicle came to rest within the entrance lane to a Family Dollar.

Resendez was taken to Lakeland Regional, and a 4-year-old in his vehicle was taken to St. Joseph's.

The driver of the second vehicle suffered minor injuries, FHP said.