Glider pilot critically injured after crashing in Winter Haven neighborhood, police say

Crash happened near Ave K SE

A pilot was critically injured after crashing a glider into a Winter Haven street. (Winter Haven Police Department)

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A pilot is in critical condition after their glider crashed along a Winter Haven street on Saturday afternoon.

Police said the crash happened on Avenue K SE around 1:50 p.m., adjacent to Winter Haven High School.

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According to Winter Haven police, the pilot was taken to a local hospital with critical injuries. No injuries were were reported on the ground.

A pilot was critically injured after crashing a glider into a Winter Haven street. (Winter Haven Police Department)

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No other information was released.

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A pilot was critically injured after crashing a glider into a Winter Haven street. (Winter Haven Police Department)

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