LAKE COUNTY, FL – In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a Corvette crash that went unnoticed for hours claimed one life and left another person seriously injured. The incident unfolded on Saturday morning when a homeowner discovered the wreckage near her property.
Officials from the Florida Highway Patrol believe the vehicle was traveling at high speed when it lost control, hit a tree, and ended up deep in the woods. Jason Myers, the driver, was ejected and found deceased, while his passenger, Zachary Craig, endured hours trapped inside the car.
Colleagues from First Dimension Roofing, where both men were employed, gathered at the scene to honor their friends. Juan Rivera, a coworker, expressed his grief, describing Myers as a guiding light and hoping for Craig’s recovery.
The men were returning from a company outing at Topgolf. Authorities suspect the car’s speed caused it to become airborne before the crash along Live Oak Ranch Road.
The report indicated Myers was not wearing a seatbelt, leading to his ejection. Craig’s serious condition has raised concerns about potential paralysis, as noted by his father.
The crash site is notorious for similar accidents, with residents attributing them to speeding and a deceptive road dip.
A memorial for Myers has been established, joining others in the area, as friends reflect on the lessons of living life to the fullest.