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Berrydale Wreck Claims Life Of Jay Man
September 25, 2012
One person was killed in wreck Monday night on Highway 4 in northern Santa Rosa County.
The accident happened about about 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Highway 4 and Gordon Landing Road, about a mile east of the Berrydale Forestry Camp.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Joshua David Holland, age 30 of Jay, was attempted to cross Highway 4 from Gordon Landing Road to Mason West Road when he pulled his 1988 Ford pickup into the path of an 18-wheeler drive by William Mathew Connell, age 47 of Ochlocknee, GA.
Connell swerved in attempt to avoid a collision but was unable to avoid the wreck, according to FHP.
Holland was pronounced deceased at the scene. His passenger, 22-year old Lacey Lefay Harris of Jay, was airlifted by LifeFlight to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola in serious condition. Connell refused medical treatment at the scene.
The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
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13 Responses to “Berrydale Wreck Claims Life Of Jay Man”
Imma really miss ya Josh. You were a dang good friend. Your body might be gone but you are gonna live on through your son, family and friends cuz we ain’t never gonna forget you. I still can’t believe it. Its like a bad dream I can’t wake up from. My hearts go out to your family and to the truck driver, Mr. Connell. I Love you Josh, you will always be in my heart. You were a dang good friend!!
Rest in peace buddy. Ima miss ur crazy ass. I just can’t believe ur gone
Josh you was part of the family and you will be missed dearly. You was a awesome friend, and a amazing dad. The Branson family loves and misses you! I will keep the Holland family in my prayers. We love yall!
Josh was a friend of mine. He maybe gone but never for gotten. He will forever live on threw his infant son..R.I.P JOSH…
Josh you mean so much to so many people I still can’t believe that you are gone it seems like a very bad dream that I can’t wake up from, you will be loved always n never forgotten RIP buddy
Josh was a friend of mine. He will forever be missed but never forgotten.. Josh will live on threw his infant son… R.I.P JOSH.
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Joshua, as well as Mr. Connell. May our Lord bring peace and comfort to all involved.
Thoughts and prayers are lifted up for the Holland family. Prayers also for Mr. Connell.
Thoughts and prayers to all involved.
Praying for the Holland Family!!! And all who was involved in this tragic accident!
May God grant your family comfort and peace.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Holland family.
My thoughts and prayers to the familes.