Titusville Mourns the Heartbreaking Loss of Olivia Maggs, Nurse, Mother, and Community Pillar
TITUSVILLE, FL — May 27, 2025 — The city of Titusville is grieving the devastating loss of one of its own. Olivia Maggs, a cherished wife, loving mother of three, and compassionate nurse, was tragically killed in a car accident on Sunday, May 26, on Interstate 95. The news has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving friends, family, and colleagues struggling to process the sudden and profound tragedy.
According to Florida Highway Patrol officials, the fatal crash occurred in the early afternoon hours. Details surrounding the incident are still under investigation, but reports confirm that the multi-vehicle collision involved a heavy impact that claimed Olivia’s life at the scene. No one else in her vehicle was injured, and the authorities are working to determine contributing factors such as speed, weather, and potential mechanical failure.
Olivia Maggs was more than the sum of the titles she carried—nurse, mother, wife. She was known for her kindness, strength, and the quiet way she made everyone around her feel seen and cared for. Whether at home with her family or on the floor of the hospital where she worked, Olivia was a beacon of warmth and compassion.
“She was the heartbeat of our home,” said her husband, Matthew Maggs, holding back tears. “She gave everything to our children, our family, and to her patients. She was the kind of person who made you believe in goodness.”
Olivia, 38, had worked as a registered nurse at Parrish Medical Center for over a decade, where she touched countless lives. Her coworkers describe her as calm in a crisis, always the first to offer help, and the last to leave at the end of a shift. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she was on the front lines, comforting frightened patients and supporting overwhelmed colleagues with tireless dedication.
“She had the rare ability to bring peace even in chaos,” said Jenna Clarke, a fellow nurse and close friend. “We’ve lost not just a colleague but a sister. Olivia gave her whole heart to her work.”
The Maggs family now faces life without a woman who was the center of their world. Her three children—ages 5, 9, and 12—are being surrounded by relatives, friends, and counselors as they begin to understand a loss far too great for words. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help support the children’s future and to cover funeral expenses, quickly surpassing its initial goal as the community rallies in support.
In the days following the accident, tributes have poured in from neighbors, patients, and strangers who felt the ripple effects of Olivia’s kindness. Social media has become a digital memorial, filled with stories of her empathy, her laughter, her unwavering presence in people’s lives.
A candlelight vigil is being organized for Thursday evening at Sand Point Park, where the community will gather to honor Olivia’s life and legacy. Friends are encouraged to bring flowers and share memories during an open mic portion of the ceremony.
City officials also expressed their condolences, with Titusville Mayor Dan Diesel stating:
“We are heartbroken over the loss of Olivia Maggs, who gave so much to this city and its people. Her life was one of service, sacrifice, and love. Our deepest sympathies go to her family during this time of immeasurable sorrow.”
As Titusville mourns, the loss of Olivia Maggs is a painful reminder of how fragile life can be—and how deeply one person can impact an entire community. Her love, her laughter, and her light will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace, Olivia Maggs. Your legacy lives on in every heart you’ve touched.