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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”
I still can’t believe you’re gone, it just don’t seem real! Fly high Dave! Love ya!
Praying for the families of both of these young men. God comfort all of you.
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 .
Praying for you and your family Dave. Hang in there Heather!
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!
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.
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
Praying for Skyler Macks
Thoughts and prayers for both Families.
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.
RIP David!!! Fly high man!!!!
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!
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.
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.
You will be missed david ! Just no I’m right here by heather and the babies side
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
U will b missed homebiy, u where a good man who was soon to be a good father,
You will be missed dave. Praying for both family’s. Gone to soon homeboy.