Santa Rosa Wreck Claims Life Of Jay High Graduate

July 4, 2012

A 21-year old man died in a two vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon in Santa Rosa County.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Trevor J. Thomas of Milton was southbound on Chumuckla Highway near Archies Way at 3:30 p.m. in a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro  when he crossed the center dividing line into the path of a 2009 Chevrolet truck driven by 16-year old Clayton Gregory of Pensacola.

Troopers said Gregory saw Thomas cross the center line and tried to avoid a collision.  But Thomas never attempted to correct his driving mistake, according to the FHP.

Thomas, a 2009 graduate of Jay High School, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Gregory received only minor injuries; he will not face any charges in connection with the accident, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Pictured top and inset: A Jay High School graduate driving this Camaro died Tuesday afternoon when he drove into the path of a pickup truck (pictured below) on Chumuckla Highway. Photos courtesy WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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18 Responses to “Santa Rosa Wreck Claims Life Of Jay High Graduate”

  1. Scott on July 5th, 2012 1:03 pm

    Clayton I am glad to hear you are okay. This is something you will never forget. I have a son same age as yourself so it really hits home. My prayers go out to the Thomas Family as well. It’s so sad.

  2. Mrs. Gibbs on July 5th, 2012 10:28 am

    Trevor left such a positive impact on all who met him. What a legacy to leave! I am praying for all his family and friends. Brittany and Sarah, I love you!

  3. allison grace on July 5th, 2012 9:56 am

    Trevor was a very nice and great person. I remember all the good times we had. Didn’t matter what kid of mood you were in. He always made you smile. Tuesday was a very hard day for me and pretty much he whole town of jay. Trevor, you will be missed. A lot.

  4. Bam on July 5th, 2012 8:50 am

    You were always the sweetest young man with a very big smile on your face.
    My heart hurts for you parents and brother, your best friend Robbie and your fiance LeAnn. They will miss you and love you always along with all those who’s life you touched because you were an amazing person.

  5. Nancy Baker on July 4th, 2012 8:13 pm

    I remember this young man always smiling. May God comfort and keep Trevor’s family and loved ones. He will surely be missed by so many. My love and prayers go out to you.

  6. brittany brooks on July 4th, 2012 2:44 pm

    we all loved Trevor and miss him very much.

  7. Jessalyn P on July 4th, 2012 12:45 pm

    We lost a good man in that wreck. Trevor will be sorely missed by everyone. My prayers are with his family, fiancee, and many friends who feel this great loss. God bless.

  8. Jessalyn P on July 4th, 2012 12:26 pm

    We lost a good man yesterday in that wreck. Trevor was a friend to everybody and will be sorely missed by everyone. You will always be a part of the Royal Pride Band. My prayers are with his family, fiance, and anybody else who was associated with him. God bless.

  9. Joyce on July 4th, 2012 9:49 am

    Oh this is so sad. My Prayers go out to Ann and all her family.

  10. tyler parker on July 4th, 2012 9:46 am

    Trevor I love u. You were my big brother and I will miss u. Love you and make the heavens smle and laugh with you. I love you

  11. hunter rawls on July 4th, 2012 9:08 am

    Trevor you will always have a place in my heart man i love you even though you and leanne werent married yet i still consider you family man i just eantes you to know we love you! Im singing our song man

  12. scott poley on July 4th, 2012 12:20 am

    Trever was like a son to me,may you bring joy to all you see in heaven,love you always!

  13. Nick McMellon on July 3rd, 2012 11:28 pm

    Everyone lost a best friend. The loss of Trevor has hurt us all. I will continue to pray for his family, fiance, and everyone who was connected to him. We will all forever miss him.

  14. Rachel M on July 3rd, 2012 10:30 pm

    Trevor was such a cool person. I remeber him seeing him everyday in band with a big smile on his face. The band missed him after he graduated and now we will miss him even more. My prayers go out to his family, fiance, and friends.

  15. Chanda Hawthorne on July 3rd, 2012 9:49 pm

    He was such an amazing and fun person. He will be forever missed.

  16. Angi B. on July 3rd, 2012 9:12 pm

    I am so sorry to hear of this, my prayers are with the Thomas family, friends and loved ones.

  17. DJ Sheffield on July 3rd, 2012 8:53 pm

    My prayers and thoughts are with the Thomas family! Rest in the arms of our Savior Trevor…God bless you!

  18. Vicki Harrison on July 3rd, 2012 8:52 pm

    Such an awful, tragic accident…
    I remember him as part of the Jay High School Band.
    My prayers go out to the family.

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