EPD Press Release - Semi Truck vs Building

PRESS RELEASE

Date:                     2/2/2026

Incident:              Semi-Tractor Trailer vs Building

Location:             4401 S. Orange Avenue

Case Number:   ED26000051

HSMV Report:   27145098

On 1/31/2026, approximately 0258 hours, a semi tractor pulling double trailers was travelling north on Orange Avenue. The semi tractor-trailers drifted off the roadway, onto the sidewalk, and into Taino’s Bakery, Water’s Edge Shopping Center at 4401 S. Orange Avenue #100, where it came to rest. The business was closed at the time of the crash.

Orange County Fire Rescue responded and transported the driver with non-life-threatening injuries to Orlando Health ORMC. OCFRD remained on site due to extensive structural damage. All first responders cleared the scene by 0700 hrs.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

An aerial photo of the crash scene is attached to this release.

F.S.S. 316.066 makes crash reports confidential for 60 days following the crash, accessible only to involved parties, their insurers, or legal counsel during this time.