Driver Identified In Fatal Highway 97 Crash

November 3, 2015

The Florida Highway Patrol has identified the driver killed in a single vehicle crash early Monday morning in Walnut Hill.

The accident was discovered about 5:40 a.m. on Highway 97 just north of Tungoil Road. According to the FHP, 50-year old Glen Shannon Taylor of Atmore was traveling north on Highway 97 in a 2005 Lexus ES330 when he lost control, ran off the roadway and overturned multiple times. Taylor, who was ejected, was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no passengers in the vehicle.

The wreck had apparently happened some period of time before it was discovered; a time estimate was not immediately known.

The accident is still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Comments

25 Responses to “Driver Identified In Fatal Highway 97 Crash”

  1. Lady on November 8th, 2015 10:44 pm

    I travelled this road for 32 years every day and deer is a very bad thing on this road. They used to allow hunters on deer stands by this road until our carpool was scared to death one of those frequent deer would appear and the guns would go off until I called Fish & Wildlife and reported this dangerous condition. The deer stands were stopped by roadway BUT the deer are still real bad there and have seen many wrecks because of deer. I even hit one but didn’t hurt me but had to leave the car. I did get someone to get the deer as well as the car This might have happened with this person and no one stopped.

  2. Tammy Tolin on November 5th, 2015 10:29 am

    So sorry to hear! Prayers for Lachlan, Nolan, Kelsey, and Anthony. Lots of love sent your way!

  3. Lachlan on November 4th, 2015 8:36 pm

    He wasn’t speeding & he wasn’t not paying attention. He wasn’t fiddling with his phone or stuff in his car.
    He fell asleep. Simple as that. Please stop assuming things if you do not know or was not there.

  4. Molino Mom on November 4th, 2015 1:52 pm

    They definitely patrol this road. i am 70 years old and got my first ticket (and he should have given me a ticket!) several months ago close to where this wreck was.
    Not a dangerous road if the speed limit or below is driven.

  5. Puddin on November 4th, 2015 9:54 am

    @nicnak50. I wish there was more police presence on 97, but they are there. I drive this road four times a day, during peak hours. I see them often.

  6. niknak50 on November 4th, 2015 6:47 am

    I too agree with Susan. Seems nobody wants to admit it, but Hwy 97 is a racetrack…..day or night. Especially at peak work and school times. I suggest FHP set up multiple radar units at different points every day until the race car drivers “get it”. Wait, I forgot. This highway is not in their patrol schedule. I have never seen a trooper on this highway. Please post if you have.

  7. Praying for peace on November 4th, 2015 3:24 am

    I love you Lachlan,Nolan and Kelsey ❤️

  8. bigR on November 3rd, 2015 10:35 pm

    I went to school with shannon i always liked him and his dad haven’t seen or heard from him in years i hate this for him and prayers to his family RIP shannon

  9. G on November 3rd, 2015 7:36 pm

    My thoughts are with the family but I agree with Susan Helton. If people would PAY ATTENTION TO THE ROAD, accidents are.less likely to happen.

  10. Susan Helton on November 3rd, 2015 1:14 pm

    Have run many calls on that road. However there is NOTHING wrong with the road. People very simply need to SLOW DOWN. Especially in foul weather, slow the heck down and turn your lights on. Don’t pass when you shouldnt. Pay ATTENTION. Stay off the phone and don’t fiddle with stuff in the car. And BUCKLE UP.

  11. Angi B. on November 3rd, 2015 12:27 pm

    Sorry for your loss, prayers to the family.

  12. Wanda Johnson on November 3rd, 2015 12:24 pm

    Lachlan so sorry for your loss you and your family are in our prayers

  13. Felicia on November 3rd, 2015 9:17 am

    Prayers for the family.

  14. 429SCJ on November 3rd, 2015 3:48 am

    Owing to the many accidents that occur there, perhaps it is time for highway engineers to increase the banking angle of the curve at Tung Oil Road.

  15. Patrice Fountain on November 2nd, 2015 5:33 pm

    saw on my way to work it was so sad. I just said Lord your in control . :( Honey your daddy is in a better place I’m so sorry this happen.

  16. Puddin on November 2nd, 2015 5:30 pm

    @ Lachlan. So sorry for your loss.

  17. Lachlan on November 2nd, 2015 1:46 pm

    R.i.p my daddy, I love you ❤️

  18. Kynda Walker on November 2nd, 2015 1:29 pm

    Saw this on my way to work….1st responders had jus arrived….very sad situation….my prayers for the family.

  19. Puddin on November 2nd, 2015 9:48 am

    Prayers for the family. Saw the vehicle on my way home, as it was being loaded onto the tow truck. :’(

  20. EMD on November 2nd, 2015 9:23 am

    So sorry. Has anyone else wondered why there seems to be so many accidents around the Tungoil Rd. area? I know there are many accidents on this road, but it seems that Tungoil Rd. has more than one or two.

  21. mick on November 2nd, 2015 9:04 am

    Once again Hwy 97 takes another life. Don’t know the circumstances, but travel that highway weekly, right there is a wide arcing curve , combine that with wet road conditions, extra caution and attentiveness needs to be exercised when traveling any stretch of this dangerous road. Condolences to the family who has lost a loved one…

  22. jill Jernigan on November 2nd, 2015 8:59 am

    CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY

  23. Jo Anne Hall, REALTOR on November 2nd, 2015 8:13 am

    Prayers for the family.

  24. Sue Cooper on November 2nd, 2015 7:21 am

    Sending my prayers for the family !!

  25. Molino Mom on November 2nd, 2015 7:11 am

    How awful! Prayers to the family of the driver.

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