Century Man Killed In Head On Traffic Crash

April 1, 2016

A Century man was killed in a two vehicle crash outside Century late Thursday afternoon.

David Michael Mathis, 35, was northbound on Cox Road about 5:40 p.m. in a 2003 Dodge Dakota. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Mathis crossed the center line into the direct path of a 2014 Toyota Tacoma driven by 21-year old  Skyler Ashton Macks of Century, causing the two vehicles to collide head-on.

Mathis, was who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced deceased at the scene. Macks was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in serious condition.

Any charges in the crash are pending the outcome of a traffic homicide investigation.

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18 Responses to “Century Man Killed In Head On Traffic Crash”

  1. Tika on May 11th, 2016 9:42 am

    I still can’t believe you’re gone, it just don’t seem real! Fly high Dave! Love ya!

  2. TUMom on April 2nd, 2016 7:11 am

    Praying for the families of both of these young men. God comfort all of you.

  3. Jamie mathis (cuz) on April 1st, 2016 8:36 pm

    Man we got into a lot of trouble when we was little , you thought me how to fight , Cuss, and build a tree fort . You will be missed . I’m sorry for our family’s loss . David Went thur to much in his life to have it cut so short ….. I loved you bro see u again man .

  4. taco on April 1st, 2016 8:11 pm

    Praying for you and your family Dave. Hang in there Heather!

  5. Heather (from bogia) on April 1st, 2016 12:47 pm

    We will miss you little David. You were always a good dude! I’ll pray for your Heather and those babies, and hope they heal soon. Tell Bryon we love him and miss him too. Love y’all. Later dude!

  6. jackie wayne on April 1st, 2016 12:04 pm

    David will be missed by so many.Praying for this family for comfort in the days ahead.We all knew him as little David Mathis.

  7. Ava on April 1st, 2016 10:54 am

    My thoughts & prayers strongly go out 2 David’s family. I can’t believe this happen, u will be greatly missed by many. I love u homie, RIP & fly high

  8. john on April 1st, 2016 10:08 am

    Praying for Skyler Macks

  9. Well on April 1st, 2016 9:40 am

    Thoughts and prayers for both Families.

  10. acquantice of his on April 1st, 2016 9:13 am

    I’m so sorry the family is having to go threw this. David really did have a heart or gold. We will ALL miss u. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.

  11. Lou on April 1st, 2016 8:08 am

    RIP David!!! Fly high man!!!!

  12. Samantha on April 1st, 2016 8:05 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with David’s family in this heartbreaking time; especially his sister that was behind him. Also thoughts and prayers are with Skylar and that he will be ok. ….definitely a sound and sight we won’t soon forget!

  13. Brittanie Roley. on April 1st, 2016 7:57 am

    You will be missed by many David , our entire family is gonna pull together to be by Jodie Heather Connie & Johnny. Life took you way to soon but your memory will live forever.

  14. Gene on April 1st, 2016 6:55 am

    I really hate that this happened. David was good to my grandson and I really appreciated him for that. My thoughts are with Heather and her family.

  15. Sandy on April 1st, 2016 6:43 am

    You will be missed david ! Just no I’m right here by heather and the babies side

  16. Brittany on April 1st, 2016 4:16 am

    I can’t believe this you will be missed and u r love we gave had good and crazy times RIP I’m praying for us all

  17. Nick on April 1st, 2016 2:42 am

    U will b missed homebiy, u where a good man who was soon to be a good father,

  18. yak on April 1st, 2016 1:46 am

    You will be missed dave. Praying for both family’s. Gone to soon homeboy.

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