A Sunday Evening Turned Tragic: Florida Family Loses Four in Devastating Crash
What began as an ordinary Sunday evening became a nightmare no parent could imagine. Sabrina Hernandez’s routine phone call with her children ended hours later with news that would shatter her world —
her three children and her mother were dead, victims of a horrific accident that authorities attribute to a teenage driver. As details emerge, questions linger about whether more than just a traffic violation played a role in the tragedy.
The Accident
In Poinciana, Florida, the Hernandez family suffered an unimaginable loss. Sabrina Hernandez and Mickey Hernandez Morcilio lost their children — 11-year-old Mylie Cruz, 9-year-old Marvin Cruz, and 1-year-old Anayari Hernandez — along with Sabrina’s 50-year-old mother, Trinidad Hernandez. Authorities report that a 15-year-old driver allegedly ran a stop sign and collided with the family’s vehicle.
Sabrina recounted the final moments she spoke to her children in an interview with Fox 35. “My son called me and said, ‘Mommy, we’re 15 minutes away.’ I said, ‘Okay, I’ll see you soon. I love you.’ And he said, ‘I love you too.’ That was the last time I heard their voices,” she said.
The crash occurred shortly before 7 p.m. at San Miguel Street and Laurel Avenue. Reports indicate the teenage driver was traveling north on Laurel Avenue in a 2012 Chevy Impala when he allegedly ignored a stop sign, striking the side of Trinidad Hernandez’s Honda HR-V. The vehicle spun into a light pole upon impact.
The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed the deaths of the grandmother and all three children. Sabrina Hernandez’s father, 52, survived but sustained serious injuries. The teenage driver was hospitalized with severe injuries, and his three 15-year-old passengers sustained minor injuries.
The Family’s Pain
Sabrina Hernandez discovered the tragedy when her calls went unanswered, eventually arriving at the hospital to face the unthinkable. “I’m dying inside. I don’t get to see my children anymore, I don’t get to see my mother anymore,” she shared.
Mickey Hernandez Morcilio expressed his grief on social media, sharing a photo of his children with a poignant message: “Life will no longer be the same. I lost what was mine, and nothing can bring that back. I’m hurt, I’m torn, and I’m out of words. God, please hold my babies tight.”
Friends, neighbors, and strangers offered condolences, prayers, and support on social media, hoping to provide comfort amid the family’s overwhelming grief.
Community Support
A GoFundMe campaign was launched to help cover funeral expenses, with donations quickly surpassing $17,000 toward a $50,000 goal. Mickey Hernandez Morcilio acknowledged the weight of losing four loved ones simultaneously and expressed gratitude for the community’s generosity.
Investigation Ongoing
Authorities continue to investigate the crash, working to piece together the events that led to this heartbreaking loss. While the immediate cause appears to be a failure to stop at a sign, investigators are exploring all contributing factors.
Conclusion
The sudden loss of Mylie, Marvin, Anayari, and Trinidad Hernandez underscores the fragility of life and the devastating consequences of a momentary lapse in judgment on the road. Amid the sorrow, community support, prayers, and fundraising provide a small measure of solace. The memories of the children and their grandmother will endure in the hearts of their family and those whose lives they touched.