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MITCHELL PATCH WAS CROSSING THE STREET HOLDING HIS ONE-YEAR-OLD SON EVERETT ON MAY 16 WHEN A HONDA CIVIC COLLIDED WITH THEM. BOTH FATHER AND SON WERE CONFIRMED DEAD AT THE SCENE 03:46, 22

May 2025Updated 03:55, 22 May 2025 A father and his one-year-old son have died after being mowed down by a car as they crossed the road last week. Mitchell Patch and his young son Everett

were fatally struck by a Honda Civic on Baymeadows Road at 8:30pm on May 16, leaving behind their heartbroken wife and mother, Mary Patch. The tragic incident happend in Jacksonville,

Florida. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department attended the scene and confirmed the tragic deaths of the man and his child, according to a post by the Jacksonville Sheriff's

Office (JSO) on Facebook page. The driver of the Honda Civic was taken to a local hospital for treatment and is assisting authorities with their ongoing investigation. Commander Dan Shelton

with the JSO provided details about a tragic motor vehicle accident in a statmnt. It read: "The incident occurred on May 16, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. on Baymeadows Road near San Jose

Boulevard. The preliminary investigation revealed a white man in his mid to late 30s was crossing the street with his one-year-old son when they were struck by an older model Honda Civic

traveling eastbound on Baymeadows Road. "Jacksonville Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and pronounced the man and his child deceased. The driver of the Honda Civic was taken to a

local hospital for treatment and is cooperating with authorities in the ongoing investigation. "JSO's Traffic Homicide Unit responded to the scene and is conducting a thorough

investigation. This case remains active. Our hearts are with the family and friends of the man and his child." Mr. Patch was a respected maths teacher at Bayview Elementary School. The

school's headteacher paid tribute to him in a message to Jax yesterday. The message read: "We will all certainly remember Mr. Patch for his incredible commitment to students and to

the teaching profession. He was a dedicated educator and well-loved and respected member of our Brave family. "Our sympathies go out to Mr. Patch's family, friends, and our entire

school community during this difficult time. I am deeply saddened, and I know the students, staff and family members who knew Mr. Patch will miss him tremendously," reports the Mirror

US. A GoFundMe page has been created to help cover Mr Patch and Everett's funeral costs, medical expenses, and other needs. The GoFundMe appeal states: "On Friday May 16th, our

beloved trainer Mary lost her husband, Mitchell , and her son, Everett, in an unimaginable accident. This devastating loss has left her and her family heartbroken, and now face the immense

challenge of grieving while trying to manage any financial burdens that come with such a tragedy. "As we come together to support Mary, we hope to relieve some of the financial

pressures, including funeral costs, medical bills, and any unforeseen expenses during this difficult time. The funds will directly go to Mary to assist her navigating this heartbreaking

situation. Article continues below "Mary is a dedicated and hardworking member of our team, and now, it's our turn to show her how much we care and support her. Please consider

donating, and share this page with others who may want to help. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference." YOU CAN DONATE TO THE GOFUNDME PAGE BY CLICKING HERE.