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Driver killed, passenger injured after crash
A Corvette crash on County Road 439 left one man dead and another seriously injured after the vehicle went unnoticed for hours, authorities said.
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - A Corvette crash on County Road 439 left one man dead and another seriously injured after the vehicle went unnoticed for hours, authorities said.
What we know:
Florida Highway Patrol says a Corvette crash on County Road 439 killed Jason Myers, 35, and left passenger Zachary Craig, 27, with life-threatening injuries.
The crash happened Friday night but went unnoticed for hours until a neighbor found the wreck Saturday morning.
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Myers was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene, while Craig was trapped in the car for roughly nine hours before being rescued.
What we don't know:
Investigators have not confirmed the Corvette’s exact speed or what led Myers to lose control of the vehicle. Troopers said speed was likely a factor, but it remains unclear whether other elements—such as road conditions or impairment—played a role.
The backstory:
Myers and Craig, both employees of First Dimension Roofing, were driving home from a company outing at Top Golf when the crash occurred. Myers was not wearing a seatbelt, troopers said. Friends and coworkers have gathered at the crash site, placing a memorial alongside others from past accidents in the same area.
What they're saying:
Juan Rivera, a friend of Myers, remembered him as someone who encouraged them to live boldly.
"My gosh, I pray he didn’t suffer," said Rivera. "I pray Jason is with the Lord and pray Zac pulls through."
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Highway Patrol and Juan Rivera, a friend of Jason Myers.