TPD Investigates Crash near Crescent Drive (Updated 10/31/18)
October 31, 2018
Update as of 10/31:
Sadly, the bicyclist Tyler Clapp, has died as a result of his injuries. This is still an active investigation and Traffic Homicide Investigators are continuing to process evidence collected from the crash scene. They are urging anyone who may have information about the crash to please contact them at (850) 891-4200 or via Crime Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS. TPD will provide updates when they become available.
The Tallahassee Police Department is currently investigating a traffic crash which occurred near Capital Circle North East and Crescent Drive involving a pedestrian. TPD and Emergency responders were called to the scene around 8:37 pm this evening for the accident, and immediately provided medical attention to the pedestrian. Sadly, the pedestrian has died from their injuries. Traffic Homicide Investigators were called to the scene and have assumed the investigation.
Update as of 10/23:
As the investigation continues, investigators are releasing the names of the driver and pedestrian involved in this accident. This is still an active investigation and Traffic Homicide Investigators are continuing to process evidence collected from the crash scene. They are urging anyone who may have information about the crash to please contact them at (850) 891-4200 or via Crime Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS. TPD will provide updates when they become available.
Pedestrian
Vera Anne Orlock - DOB: 5/25/1951
Driver of Vehicle
Taylor Evette Shavers - DOB: 8/13/1990
Vehicle
2015 Silver Nissan Sentra
Original press release 10/21:
TPD is asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash, but did not speak with an officer on scene or anyone with information about the accident to please call (850) 891-4200 and ask to speak with the Traffic Homicide Unit. They may also remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (850) 574-TIPS. TPD will provide updates when they become available.
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