Rebekah Petrick Injured in Ormond Beach Car Accident
Two-vehicle collision at South Orchard Street and Cherrywood Drive results in one death and two hospitalizations
Rebekah Petrick, 34, of Holly Hill, was killed in a two-vehicle car crash at South Orchard Street and Cherrywood Drive in Ormond Beach, Florida, on Sunday, according to the police department.
An SUV and a sedan collided at the intersection just before noon. Petrick, who was driving the SUV, was pronounced dead at the scene. Paramedics transported a passenger from the SUV and the driver of the sedan to a local hospital for treatment.
The driver of the sedan is cooperating with investigators. Police Chief Jesse Godfrey stated the department is diligently working to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Authorities asked anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Officer Jack Lyster.
While the cause and liability of a crash are being investigated, it is important that a competent attorney handles investigations into cases such as this to ensure the rights of the victim's family are protected. "An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened," said Candice Bond, Managing Partner at Bond Legal. "All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision."
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the state recorded 362,063 total motor vehicle crashes in 2025. Intersection collisions remain a frequent source of severe incidents across Volusia County.
Insurance adjusters often contact involved parties within days of a crash, before the full extent of costs and long-term impacts are known. "Injured victims or their families involved in a collision often seek a claim to cover the cost of various expenses," said Stefano Formica, Of Bond Legal
Investigators will review evidence to determine right-of-way at the intersection. The Ormond Beach Police Department continues to gather information to establish the exact sequence of events that led to the collision.
Florida follows a modified comparative fault (51% bar) system, effective 2023. The statute of limitations was reduced from 4 years to 2 years in 2023.
Damages include economic losses (medical expenses, lost wages) and non-economic losses (pain, suffering). Florida's PIP no-fault insurance covers initial medical costs up to $10,000 regardless of fault.