DOTHAN, Ala (WDNews) – A fatal ATV accident took the life of Jason M. Tyms on July 27 in Jackson County. Tyms was born April 25, 1972, he was 52 years old.
Jason, a master mechanic known for his exceptional skills and unwavering honesty, left a lasting impression on the communities of Enterprise and Dothan. Over the years, he worked at numerous automobile repair shops, earning a stellar reputation for his personal integrity.
A private funeral service for immediate family will be held at James & Sikes Funeral Home Maddox Chapel.
WDNews sends sincere condolences to the family and friends of Jason Tyms.
Original Story:
JACKSON COUNTY, FL (WDNews) – A fatal ATV accident occurred on Biscayne Road this afternoon. According to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the incident happened around 1:36 p.m. on July 27, 2024.
A 52-year-old male from Dothan, Alabama, was driving an ATV westbound on Biscayne Road when he veered off the roadway to the right. In an attempt to correct his path, he oversteered, causing the vehicle to cross the road again, veer off to the left, and hit a dirt shoulder. The ATV overturned and collided with a tree on the south shoulder.
Sadly, the driver did not survive the crash. Authorities are investigating the exact cause of the accident.
