A Jacksonville man has been arrested and charged in connection with a crash that killed a local teacher and his young son six months ago. Logan Fletcher Park, 24, was arrested on November 10, 2025, and faces two counts of DUI manslaughter after an investigation into the May 16, 2025, incident. The crash, which occurred on Baymeadows Road near Wicked Barley Brewing Company, resulted in the deaths of Mitchell Patch, a respected 3rd-grade mathematics teacher at Bayview Elementary School, and his 1-year-old son.
Story Highlights
- Logan Fletcher Park, 24, was arrested on November 10, 2025, and charged with two counts of DUI manslaughter following a May 16, 2025, crash.
- The crash resulted in the deaths of Mitchell Patch, a 3rd-grade teacher, and his 1-year-old son on Baymeadows Road in Jacksonville.
- Park’s blood alcohol content was measured at 0.107, exceeding Florida’s legal limit of 0.08.
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has documented 12 crashes at the Baymeadows Road and Goodby’s Executive Drive intersection since 2020.
- City officials are now planning pedestrian safety improvements for the location.
Crash Details and Charges
According to law enforcement reports, Park struck Mitchell Patch and his son as they were crossing Baymeadows Road. Park’s blood alcohol content was recorded at 0.107, which is above the state of Florida’s legal driving limit of 0.08. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) made the arrest after months of investigation.
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Safety Concerns at Intersection
The location of the collision, the Baymeadows Road and Goodby’s Executive Drive intersection, has been the site of multiple documented incidents. Florida Department of Transportation data shows the intersection has had 12 crashes between 2020 and 2025, including two crashes involving pedestrians and one involving a bicyclist.
City Councilman Joe Carlucci previously brought forward concerns regarding the lack of dedicated pedestrian crossings and safety signals in the high-traffic commercial and residential area. Carlucci confirmed that FDOT engineers are currently developing designs and construction costs for safety improvements. The plans include a pedestrian hybrid beacon crosswalk and a refuge island.
Community Response
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement urging the public to use designated drivers or rideshare services to prevent impaired driving incidents. Bayview Elementary School and the local Jacksonville community are mourning the loss of Mitchell Patch and his young son. Park currently faces legal proceedings related to the DUI manslaughter charges.
Watch the report: Man arrested on DUI manslaughter charge 6 months after crash that killed teacher, toddler
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Man charged in deaths of teacher and toddler in Baymeadows crash
DUI manslaughter arrest made in deaths of teacher walking with baby
