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Teen Killed In Highway 4 Crash East Of Jay (Updated With Names)
August 18, 2014
UPDATE — A teenager was killed and five people were injured in two-vehicle crash about eight miles east of Jay Sunday night.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 1998 Nissan Frontier pickup struck the rear of a 2002 Dodge Neon drive by 40-year old Renee Russell of Baker on Highway 4 about 320 feet east of Cornelia Lane. A passenger in the Neon, 13-year old Shawn McLaughlin of Baker, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Other passengers in the Dodge Neon, Shannon McLaughlin, age 14 of Flomaton, and Raistlin Bunch, age 14 of Baker, were seriously injured and airlifted to area hospitals; and Kevin McLaughlin, 37 of White, GA, received minor injuries. The driver, Russell, received minor injuries. All occupants were wearing their seat belts.
According to the FHP, Melvin D. Hawthorne of Jay “was an occupant of (the Nissan pickup) at the time of the crash. It is undetermined if he was the driver of (the pickup). Driver information of (the Nissan pickup) is pending further investigation at this time.”
Any charges in the crash are pending the outcome of a traffic homicide investigation, according to FHP.
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30 Responses to “Teen Killed In Highway 4 Crash East Of Jay (Updated With Names)”
This is my little brother, and its his birthday and this guy is basically getting off scott free. 30 years aint nothin and if thats all he gets i hope he learns what he did and thinks about it for the rest of his miserable life.
I am shawls aunt it’s thanksgiving. And I don’t feel thankful I miss u so much I will see u soon my sweet Angel
shawn was my little brother and we all loved him and will never forget him or the person that did this to him I pray for shawn every night but I also pray for the man the man that did this that I will never find him alive
I loved Shawn Dillion with all my heart I will never forget him .it is so hard to believe we will never get him back this has been so hard for my family. I do hope we will get justice soon so we my find some peace. Thank you all for your prayers
Wish i coold say this was a dream.i can’t.so now important so humbled i can’t think clear enough to say anything.thanks to every one who. was around last few days we needed the support
u were a good friend and ill never forget you buddy your in a better place now prayers to family
my hearts bleeds great pain for your family.his sister sydney is like a daughter to me..my prayers are with yal , I know that one day u will see him again. I love you Sydney if you or your family needs anything you have my number.
My heart thoughts and prayers go out to my brother sister in law niece and the whole family of my great nephew my God bless you all and help you through this awful tragedy. R.I.P. Shawn
R.I.p Shawn u will truly be missedwe used to be good friends I will miss u so much
Shawn was my bestfriend I love you shawn we all miss u were were my heart I will miss you I love you I wont forget about you <3
I will miss you forever Shawn u were my very distant cousin but it feels like I’ve known u forever I miss you Shawn bunches! But god knew exactly what he wanted a very handsome, young, smart, and awesome new angel, love you Shawn you will always be in my heart❤️!
That was my cousin I miss u shawn rip I have my prayers with the rest of the family
My heart saddened by this .losing a child of any age rips a hole nothing can fill.try remember the good even though ur eyes cry an ur heart bleeds .ur hope to c them again will happen .my son age 24 died 14 years ago.
Adam and Aunt Karen and family…yeah Davidson family has you in their thoughts and prayers.
I remember wating on school days and racline would run to my house to get on the bus and he move it hert braking the i fond out about this didt get to say good bye to Shawn and praying so much for racline and I remember all the times I wiould call him ray ray and he say don’t call me that those boys did non know what the word give up was and if guys see ray ray tell don’t give up on us we know you can do this
RIP Shawn
I am friends with Rastlin and I hope and pray he will recover.
Shawn and rayslin they were my best frends and Shawn I will never forget you they will leav a big dent in my life
I never known Shawn But R.I.P bud
I’m in the same grade as Raistlin and he’s a great friend. I never really knew Shawn but RIP bud. Prayers going out to the family. Let God keep you in comfort as you all go through these hard times.
Shawn was also my cousin. We were very close more like best friends , we are having trouble realizing and processing that your actually gone. Your just to young to be gone. You will be greatly missed. And you will always be in my heart and help me get through this tough time. I don’t know what I’m going to do without you and its going to be so hard. RIP Shawn Dillon McLaughlin I Love You. You will always be remember. Also thank all of you for your prayers it means a lot to me and to my family.
May god bless my family and be with them , way to young to go fly high with the angels may you r.i.p
Our prayers go out to your family. Way to young to go away!
My prayers go out to the family involved. My son was one of the fire fighters at the accident and said it was bad. He didnt get home till midnight. His pour heart went out to the kids he helped for the loss boy and the fear they displayed…god bless u all. I hope everyone is doing ok.
You will be greatly missed Shawn. You were so young and full of life. I watched you grow up from a little boy into a young man. Love you.
My heart goes out to this family. ..there are not enough words…
God give them peace…..as only you can…
This is so sad…My prayers are with the families..
So sad, he was so young, prayers go out to his family, we will greatly miss you Shawn. R.I.P You sweet Angel..
Shawn is my cousin. Our family is going through a tough time now. We are all still in shock about losing him. We miss him and will always love him. We will never forget him.
Praying for them all. Sweet Jesus wrap your arms around this family for comfort.
Praying for all involved!