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Toddler dies following accidental drowning in Deltona

A 17-month-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in a backyard pool in Deltona on Monday. The Volusia Sheriff's Office reports the incident appears to be an accidental drowning.

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Why It Matters

This report confirms the death of a child in a local residential incident, with law enforcement concluding no was involved.

Key Facts

  • A 17-month-old boy died following an accidental drowning in a backyard pool.
  • The incident occurred at a home in the 400 block of Leland Drive in Deltona.
  • The child was discovered face down in the pool by his mother on Monday.
  • The mother estimated the child had been missing for approximately three minutes.
  • The child likely accessed the pool area through a sliding glass door that was left open.
  • The mother performed CPR until deputies and paramedics arrived.
  • The child was initially transported to an Orange City hospital and later transferred to an Orlando hospital.
  • The child was taken off life support on the night of June 18, 2026.
  • Detectives have determined there is no evidence of foul play.

Who's Mentioned

locationLeland Drive“The street where the incident took place.”organizationVolusia Sheriff’s Office“The law enforcement agency investigating the incident.”locationDeltona“The city where the incident occurred.”