Lindsey Isaacs Charged in Triple-Fatality Hit-and-Run Crash

Isaacs faces up to 145 years in prison for October crash that killed Flagler County officials and a Deltona man

Apr. 19, 2026 at 12:55pm

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An extreme close-up of a shattered car sensor lens reflecting a faint red light, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a fatal hit-and-run crash.The wreckage from a hit-and-run crash that claimed three lives exposes the human toll of reckless driving.Palm Coast Today

The Florida Highway Patrol has arrested 23-year-old Lindsey Brooke Isaacs, a resident of Palm Coast's Integra Woods apartments, on eight felony charges, including three counts of vehicular homicide, in connection with an October 2026 hit-and-run crash on I-4 that killed Flagler County Deputy County Administrator Jorge Salinas, his wife Nancy, and Joaquin Deno.

Why it matters

The tragic crash has shaken the Flagler County administration and raised questions about the handling of the investigation, as Isaacs had previously filed a lawsuit against the FHP to recover her vehicle involved in the incident.

The details

Isaacs is accused of striking the left side of a Ford Focus driven by a 47-year-old Deltona woman, causing the Focus to collide with the Salinases' Honda Pilot, resulting in the deaths of Jorge, Nancy, and Deno. Isaacs then allegedly fled the scene, reaching U.S. 1 and Seminole Woods about 35 minutes later. Her Dodge Durango was later located at her apartment complex, and evidence collected from the vehicle linked it to the crash.

  • The crash occurred on October 4, 2026 at 9:53 p.m. on I-4 in Volusia County.
  • Isaacs was arrested by the Florida Highway Patrol on April 19, 2026.
  • On February 5, 2026, Isaacs had filed a lawsuit against the FHP to recover her vehicle and seek damages.

The players

Lindsey Brooke Isaacs

A 23-year-old resident of Palm Coast's Integra Woods apartments, charged with eight felonies including three counts of vehicular homicide in connection with the October 2026 hit-and-run crash.

Jorge Salinas

The 59-year-old Flagler County Deputy County Administrator who was killed in the crash, along with his wife Nancy.

Nancy Salinas

The 60-year-old wife of Jorge Salinas, who was also killed in the crash.

Joaquin Deno

The 54-year-old Deltona resident and father of five who was killed when Isaacs' vehicle struck his motorcycle.

Heidi Petito

The Flagler County Administrator who was named to the position in June 2021, shortly after Salinas's death, and is now a senior advisor in the Clerk of Court's office.

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What they’re saying

“Although [Isaacs] is not currently charged criminally, charges are likely forthcoming and the release of crucial evidence such as the vehicle suspected of being involved in this crash would impact the State's ability to prosecute and unfairly prejudice the State's case.”

— Michael Willard, Assistant State Attorney

What’s next

The case will be prosecuted in Volusia County, where the crash occurred. Isaacs faces a combined maximum prison time of 145 years on the charges, but a plea deal is more likely than a trial.

The takeaway

This tragic hit-and-run case highlights the devastating impact of reckless driving and the importance of holding all drivers accountable, regardless of their attempts to evade responsibility. The Flagler County community is still grappling with the loss of two beloved officials.