Vincent "Vince" Taaffee |
Orlando Sentinel:
Troopers said in a statement that the pair were southbound on John Anderson Highway approaching a right-hand curve to Walter Boardman Lane when in a 2004 Jeep when the 30-year-old driver Vincent Francis Taaffe "failed to negotiate the curve."
The Jeep went onto the shoulder, troopers say, where it struck a warning sign and a large tree. Taaffe, a resident of DeLand, and his passenger, 31-year-old Everson, Wash., resident Justin Thomas Head, were declared dead at the scene.
Vincent served in Iraq 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. Many who are commenting on this story are being beyond vile and disgusting. One comment, on the Orlando Sentinel article, says it all. Vince was not just Frank Taaffe's son, he fought for his country.
Frank lost another son a few years ago to prescription drug overdose. I am so sorry Frank. My prayers are with you and your family.sniper001 at 4:42 PM August 17, 2012