Man convicted of DUI manslaughter in deadly crash

CALLAHAN, Fla. – A 21-year-old who was behind the wheel of an SUV involved in a deadly head-on crash in December 2018 was convicted of DUI manslaughter, according to court records.

A Florida Highway Patrol report shows Layton Mizell collided head on with a vehicle driven by Patricia Trantham, 58, killing her.

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The crash was at the intersection of Lem Turner Road and Bell Lane, troopers said. Mizell’s SUV moved into oncoming traffic, crashing head-on with Trantham’s vehicle.

Trantham died at the scene, troopers said. Mizell was taken to the hospital for treatment.


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