ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA — October 29, 2026. A Florida mother is facing unimaginable grief after losing all three of her adult children in a horrific highway cr4sh that also claimed the l1ves of three other people.
Marshall Clarke-Milton and her husband, Charles Milton Sr., are mourning their children, Charles Milton, Jakara Milton, and Dalvena Green, who were among six people who l0st their l1ves on Friday night, October 23, 2026, along Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County.
The siblings had been looking forward to a special evening together at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights. Instead, their journey ended in a f4t4l collision involving their Chevrolet Traverse and a Road Ranger roadside assistance truck.
The heartbreaking incident has left their parents searching for answers while investigators work to determine exactly what happened.
Three Siblings Who Were Looking Forward to Their First Trip Together
According to information shared by the family with FOX 35 Orlando, Charles, Jakara, and Dalvena were traveling with their significant others and a friend.
The six adults were heading to Universal Orlando Resort for Halloween Horror Nights, an entertainment event they had been excited to experience together.
Their parents described the outing as the siblings’ first trip together.
What should have been a memorable night filled with laughter and shared experiences became a moment of overwhelming sorrow for everyone who knew them.
The siblings were not the only people who p4ss3d 4w4y.
The District Nine Medical Examiner’s Office identified two additional victims as Timothy Williams and Shawn Palmer.
The sixth person had not been publicly identified in the medical examiner’s information available at the time of this report.
The exact relationships of Williams and Palmer to individual members of the family were not specified in the official identification.
What Happened on Florida’s Turnpike?
The cr4sh occurred at approximately 9:30 p.m. on Friday, October 23, near mile marker 252 in the northbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Road Ranger roadside assistance driver had been positioned in the median with emergency lights activated.
The worker was subsequently dispatched to assist a disabled box truck stopped along the outside shoulder.
As the Road Ranger vehicle began moving across the roadway, a northbound 2023 Chevrolet Traverse struck the truck’s right rear section.
The impact sent both vehicles off the highway.
The Chevrolet Traverse caught fire, leaving its six occupants trapped inside.
Emergency personnel responded, but all six adults were pronounced d3c34s3d at the scene.
The Road Ranger driver, a 28-year-old man from Kissimmee, sustained minor 1njur13s and did not require transportation to a hospital.
Marshall Clarke-Milton Recalls the Moment She Feared Something Was Wrong
During an emotional interview with FOX 35 Orlando reporter Stephanie Buffamonte, Marshall Clarke-Milton described how she began to worry when she could not contact her children.
She knew they were traveling together and became increasingly concerned after learning that a serious highway incident had occurred.
The mother reached out to officials and provided her children’s names.
When she learned that some of the identities matched, her worst fears began to take shape.
“My heart sank,” Clarke-Milton recalled during the interview.
The mother explained that she had feared her children were involved even before receiving confirmation.
The news left the family struggling to comprehend how three siblings could be taken from them during a single journey.
Charles Milton Sr. Speaks About Losing Three Children
Charles Milton Sr., the children’s father, also spoke publicly about the family’s grief.
During the interview, he described the emotional difficulty of losing three children at the same time.
He explained that the family is trying to cope with the situation one hour at a time, although even that feels overwhelming.
The couple’s grief extends beyond the sudden loss of their children.
They are also mourning the other three people who were traveling in the vehicle.
For the parents, the empty spaces left behind represent memories, family traditions, conversations, and moments that can never be repeated.
Their Granddaughter Gives the Family a Reason to Keep Going
Despite the family’s grief, Marshall Clarke-Milton shared that her granddaughter has become an important source of strength.
The grieving mother explained that caring for the young girl gives her and her husband a reason to continue moving forward.
She described their granddaughter as a blessing during a period when the family is struggling to adjust to the loss of all three adult children.
The couple remains focused on supporting her and preserving the memories of the relatives who are no longer with them.
Their public remarks have drawn attention to the lasting impact that a single roadway incident can have on multiple generations of a family.
Family Questions Early Accounts of the Cr4sh
Marshall Clarke-Milton has also raised concerns about preliminary information released following the collision.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, witnesses reported that the Chevrolet Traverse appeared to be traveling at a high speed without its headlights illuminated.
However, those observations have not been established as final investigative findings.
The mother believes authorities should thoroughly examine the vehicle’s electronic systems before determining responsibility.
She specifically called for investigators to review information that could establish the SUV’s speed and whether its headlights were functioning before the impact.
The family has emphasized the importance of completing the investigation before assigning blame to any of the people who d13d.
NTSB Opens an Independent Investigation
The National Transportation Safety Board, commonly known as the NTSB, confirmed that it is investigating the incident.
The federal agency is examining several safety-related issues, including the Road Ranger driver’s training and actions, the Chevrolet Traverse driver’s conduct, the vehicle’s speed, and the use of seat belts.
The Florida Highway Patrol is also continuing its investigation.
Officials have indicated that a more detailed cr4sh report is expected after investigators complete additional work.
As of October 29, no final public determination had established the precise cause of the collision or assigned responsibility.
The findings could help clarify the sequence of events and identify potential safety measures to prevent similar incidents.
Five Victims Identified as Families Await Additional Information
The District Nine Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the following five names:
- Charles Milton — one of Marshall Clarke-Milton’s three children.
- Jakara Milton — one of the three siblings.
- Dalvena Green — one of the three siblings.
- Timothy Williams — another person who p4ss3d 4w4y in the cr4sh.
- Shawn Palmer — another person who p4ss3d 4w4y in the cr4sh.
A sixth victim remained without a publicly confirmed identity in the information provided by the medical examiner.
Authorities have not released a complete final account of the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Remembering Charles, Jakara, and Dalvena
For Marshall Clarke-Milton and Charles Milton Sr., the days ahead will be marked by grief, unanswered questions, and the challenge of continuing life without their three children.
Charles Milton, Jakara Milton, and Dalvena Green had set out together for a night of entertainment.
Their parents are now left remembering the family moments they shared and the plans their children will never have the opportunity to complete.
The family is also mourning Timothy Williams, Shawn Palmer, and the sixth individual whose identity had not been publicly confirmed.
As investigators continue examining the incident, the loved ones of all six victims are left facing a profound loss.
May Charles Milton, Jakara Milton, Dalvena Green, Timothy Williams, Shawn Palmer, and the sixth victim rest in peace. Our deepest condolences go out to their families and everyone affected by this heartbreaking loss.