Arnold Palmer Hospital confirms one young girl has died of injuries suffered from a crash into a day care center in Winter Park.

A vehicle crashed into the KinderCare DayCare center at 4035 North Goldenrod Road, north of University Boulevard.

Florida Highway Patrol said a Dodge Durango hit a Toyota Solara, sending that car into the KinderCare.

Eight people were taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital, which now confirms one of those patients died. A total of 13 people were hospitalized at area hospitals, according to Orange County Fire Rescue. Two others were treated at the scene.



FHP found a Durango connected to the crash a short time later at a home in Winter Park. However, the people who live in the home said one of their friends dropped the car off at their house.



FHP is looking for Robert Corchado, 28. FHP confirms Corchado rented a Mazda SUV from Enterprise in Winter Park. It's a black vehicle, Florida tag CHR Q41. If you see him, do not approach him. Call 911.

KinderCare is a franchise day care center that offers day care programs for children as young as six weeks old, and before and after school programs for children between five and 12 years old.

Corchado has criminal record

Florida Highway Patrol initially said Corchado was looking to get a flight out of the area, and law enforcement officials handed out fliers at Orlando International Airport. But we do know he also rented a car from Enterprise in Winter Park.

Corchado has been in trouble with the law before. According to the Dept. of Corrections, he spent a year and 10 months in prison for extortion back in 2005. He also served three years in prison in 2010 for trafficking cocaine.



Corchado is about five feet, seven inches tall, weighing 172 pounds. He has tattoos on his back, left arm, right arm and left leg. Again, do not approach him if you see him. Call 911 instead.



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10 p.m.

Florida Highway Patrol issued this news release in the search for Robert Corchado:

ROBERT ALEX CORCHADO DOB 12-08-1985.

Mr Corchado rented a car from Enterprise Rent a Car in Winter Park. The car is a Mazda small SUV with Florida tag # CHRQ41. We are currently trying to verify the color. May be white or black. If seen please call our office 407-737-2200.

FHP also released its report on the crash. They say whoever was driving the Dodge Durango failed to slow down as a Toyota Solara slowed to turn into the KinderCare Learning Center on Goldenrod Road. The Durango rear ended the Toyota, then drove off. The Toyota jumped the curb, careened into the parking lot and into the KinderCare building, striking several children before stopping in the back of the building.



8:07 p.m.

Florida Highway Patrol confirms Robert Corchado rented a Mazda SUV from Enterprise in Winter Park. It's a black or white vehicle, Florida tag CHR Q41.



7:55 p.m.

Photo released of suspect Robert Corchado.

7 p.m.

Crews are towing a Toyota Solara out of the KinderCare day care. Meanwhile the Dodge Durango found in Seminole County has been removed from a house.

6:50 p.m.

Arnold Palmer Hospital just confirmed one young girl has died. They had eight people from the KinderCare crash transported to their hospital. One has died from their injuries. One is in critical condition, five are in serious condition and one has been discharged.

6:30 p.m.

Crews are in the process of pulling the vehicle out of the KinderCare.

6:02 p.m.

Florida Highway Patrol says they have a person of interest, Robert Corchado, 28. They believe he is trying to catch a flight to flee the area. If you see him, call 911. Don't approach him.



The car that crashed into the building is still inside, and the driver is not hurt.

There are no fatalities right now.

5:48 p.m.

Seven children now taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando. Everyone is now out of the KinderCare, according to John Mulhall with Orange County Fire Rescue. One child was pinned by the vehicle that crashed. No fatalities on the scene at this time.



Officials are now checking the structure of the building.



5:45 p.m.

Homeowners talking to reporter Bailey Myers say that is not their vehicle. It was in the driveway when they came out. It may be a friend's.

5:42 p.m.

Orange County Sheriff's Office now believes they have found the vehicle connected to the crash.

5:25 p.m.

Florida Highway Patrol is putting up crime scene tape around a Dodge Durango at Walnut Avenue and Seminole Avenue. We have a reporter on scene and will have details shortly.

5 p.m.

Four of the 11 children were taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital. Patients were taken to five area hospital. Officials said Arnold Palmer will not be talking to the media about the conditions of the children at this time. Reporter Margaret Kavanagh is on the scene.

4:50 p.m.

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs tweeted the following:

I join @OrangeCoFL in keeping the families of the injured children and injured adult at the Kindercare Daycare in our thoughts and prayers. — Mayor Teresa Jacobs (@Mayor_Jacobs) April 9, 2014

Reporter John W. Davis says Jacobs has left with the parents of some of the worst injured children, going presumably to a hospital.

4:45 p.m.

John W. Davis said parents are now being taken over to the day care one at a time.

4:30 p.m.

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs is at the news conference. There are 10 to 12 patients. Florida Highway Patrol said a Dodge Durango or pick-up truck of some kind hit a car, which sent it into the day care. The vehicle is silver or gray. It should have damage in the front, possibly a missing bumper. There may be wheelchairs in the bed of the vehicle.



Jacobs asks people for the prayers for the families. They are asking for help to find whoever is involved. FHP says the situation is very fluid.

Orange County Fire Rescue said 11 children were hurt, and one adult. Arnold Hospital confirms they have four children in their car. Other children are at area hospitals.

4:20 p.m.

Parents have been cordoned off as deputies work to find out what children are still in the building, and matching children up with parents. News 13 will air a LIVE news conference at 4:30 p.m.

4:15 p.m.

Orange County deputies confirm the initial crash that caused a vehicle to go into the KinderCare is a hit-and-run crash. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating that aspect.

Goldenrod Road and University Road is shut down.

4 p.m.

Report John W. Davis said parents are arriving to get children. Reporters are being told to move across the street.



3:50 p.m.

Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children confirms two children were transported there from the crash scene.

3:30 p.m.

Reporter John W. Davis spoke with eyewitnesses who said one car hit another car and rammed into the KinderCare. The witnesses said several children were taken out on stretchers.

This is a developing story. Check back and refresh this article for the latest updates.

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