Toddler dies after falling into backyard pool at Central Florida home

Published
June 19, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Deltona, Florida
400 block of Leland Drive
Incident type
Swimming Pool, Drowning

Summary

Drowning Deltona Florida in Deltona, Florida: A 17-month-old boy died after falling into a backyard pool at a home in Deltona, Florida, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred Monday at the 400 block of Leland Drive, where the boy's mother found him face down in the pool as the family was preparing to go to the beach. She pulled him from the pool and began CPR until deputies and paramedics arrived. The toddler was taken to the hospital and treated for days before being taken off life support Thursday night.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed mother Unknown Unknown

Original reporting

Toddler dies after falling into backyard pool at Central Florida home

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