Chad Billy Motlow Dies In Crash

CLEWISTON, Fl. -- Chad Billy Motlow, 22 of Felda died in a Friday night crash in Hendry County. He was a passenger in a 2011 BMW along with Daylyn L.J. Hall, 23 of Clewiston. Hall had minor injuries in the crash.

Traffic crash investigation is under way to determine the driver of the BMW.

The BMW was northbound on County Road 835 approaching Etumakee Way at 9:55 p.m.. The rear right tire blew out causing the driver to lose control.

The vehicle traveled northwest and exited the paved portion of the roadway and entered a canal with approximately 4 feet of standing water. It overturned several times and collided with a barbed wire fence.

Both occupants were ejected from the vehicle.

The FHP is investigating if alcohol was a factor for the driver and passenger Motlow. The FHP reported alcohol was a factor for Hall. Neither passenger was wearing a seat belt.