Chad R. Shiffler, a 33-year-old resident of Farmsworth Drive in Palm Coast, was driving his 2007 Mustang south on I-95 this morning when, driving carelessly as he shifted lanes, he crashed the car into the woods, was seriously injured, and required evacuation by air.
Shiffler, according to the Florida Highway Patrol, was in the center lane of the three-lane southbound highway. He was seeking to pass traffic. When he attempted to change lanes, from the center to the inside lane, a “combination of worn rear tires and excessive acceleration” caused him to lose control of the vehicle on the wet asphalt as the Mustang was entering the left lane.
The crash took place around mile marker 281 at 8:35 this morning (March 14). Shiffler was cited with careless driving. A former member of the Army National Guard Reserve attached to a Lakeland unit, he went by the nickname “Sgt. Stiffy.”
The southbound lanes of I-95 were closed for about 5 minutes to accommodate Flagler County Fire Flight, the emergency helicopter, landing on the highway. Shiffler was taken to Halifax hospital in Daytona Beach. In addition to the Florida Highway Patrol, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, Flagler County Fire Rescue, and the Palm Coast Fire Police responded to the crash.
Anne says
Seems careless….Thank God noone else got hurt!
Anonymous says
Another terrible Palm Coast driver. I’m glad they cited him. He deserves it. Glad no one else was hurt.
Veteran says
At this rate, expect all Flagler County drivers insurance rates to increase.
Sw says
He was just tryin to take his pony for a ride in the woods. SLOW DOWN! Lucky, lucky,lucky
Fred says
I realized I got a road rage problem when my 5 year old daughter shouted,
“Pick a f*cking lane, you d*ckhead ! “ while sitting in my grocery trolley.
ray says
He’ll be paying for that Helicopter bill for the next four years
George says
“Sgt. Stiffy.”
Classic.
Tina Wolk says
Prayers for a full recovery.