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2 men arrested in deadly street racing crash in Clay County

Clifton Flagler Jr. and Derrick Evans were arrested in connection to a deadly street racing Clay County crash (Florida Highway Patrol)

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Two street racers were arrested Thursday in connection to a crash in Clay County that killed an 18-year-old woman in June 2023, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Clifton Flagler Jr. and Derrick Evans are charged with vehicular homicide and racing on highways.

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Troopers said the two were racing on US-17 when Flagler lost control of his vehicle and ran into a tree, causing the vehicle to split into two pieces.

The men were hitting speeds over 120 mph in a 60 mph zone, according to troopers.

FHP said Evans left the scene after the crash.


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