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Disabled Man Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Nine Mile Road
June 27, 2013
A disabled man was killed Wednesday night when he was struck by a car on Nine Mile Road.
The accident happened just after 9:00 on Nine Mile near Beulah Road, in front of a Tom Thumb, according the Florida Highway Patrol. John T. Cowan, 67, was in an electric mobility-assistance scooter when he pulled into the path of a 2008 Kia driven by 52-year old Robert Dunn of Seminole, Ala., according to the FHP. Cowan was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Dunn was not injured.
The Florida Highway Patrol is continuing their investigation.
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11 Responses to “Disabled Man Struck, Killed By Vehicle On Nine Mile Road”
Im not sure what your law in Florida is but he was crossing the road. I think thats alllowed in all states. Im not sure of the surroundings. His scooter did travel in dirt. Kyle yes this is the same John from Bobby js. Thank you all for the prayers he has 3 grown children 8 grandchildren brothers and sisters plenty more family and more friends than I can count.love you dad we appreciate all the prayers and concern.
Rest in peace, Uncle John. I am happy to know that we were there to visit you when you were at the rehab facility and you enjoyed the strawberry ice cream and Reese’s cups we brought you. I enjoyed sitting outside and talking to you when you were lonely and just wanted someone to talk to!
You spent your last days with your puppies and that is what matters. You are out of pain now.
This is certainly a sad situation for all involved. I pray for the family as this man seemed to have a lot of love in his life. There used to be an elderly lady on Olive Rd who would travel at night in a mobility scooter and I almost hit her once. She had no lights, reflectors, or anything. The public roads and hiways are NO Place for these types of vehicles. It is just an accident waiting to happen.
Is this the same John that hung out at Bobby J’s with his brother Everette? My goodness what a shame. I sure hate to hear this. He was a good guy always made people laugh
Such a sad and senseless tragedy
I have seen this man on NUMEROUS occasions riding his Scooter on the road! I’ve driven up behind him and he would politely move onto the shoulder of the road to let me pass. I know that it was his means of transportation but it is not a vehicle that should be driven on our road ways! Let alone the fact that it was DARK!! May God bless the Cowan family as well as Robert Dunn and his family!! Praying!
He wasn’t perfect. But who is? One things for certain. He wanted things different. I spent some time with my dad in the Fall he loved his kids just didn’t know how to embrace that. Too many people evolve their lives wraped around guilt. His life was one a lot of people will miss. I love you dad. You can rest now. Painless. Your with God now. John bowers. Please contact me 2512340391
John you will be missed my friend. Thanks for all the laughter you gave to all your friends
May you rest in peace my friend them puppys are gona miss you bad!!!!!!!! WILD MAN COX
Rest in peace Dad I will and have always loved you.You need to rest now.I dont blame you for nothing and you tried. This man my father’s life played out like a southern gothic novel and I was proud of him just unhappy the way it always turned out. Tragic but certain of one thing a sons undying love for his father. Be at peace dad. Im so sorry Jay,Candice,Uncle Everitt,Aunt Wendy.
we have knowed John for a very long time and will always miss him. R.I.P., your friends.
Lil & Gwinn Little
A terrible accident. My prayers for all those touched by this.