Jacksonville Man Awakened from Coma Dies in Hit-and-Run on Birthday
Life dealt Drew Kohn two cruel blows. First, a 244-day coma. Then, a tragic accident on his 30th birthday. Jacksonville mourns.
August 1, 2024
Friday morning, July 26, 2024, at about 5:30 a.m., Drew Kohn was struck by a pickup truck traveling down Collins Road in Jacksonville, Florida.
The driver of the pickup truck stopped to call 911, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Drew became the symbol of hope and perseverance within the Jacksonville community.
His story will live to engage generations that will face impossible odds. Drew Kohn’s legacy was one of courage, faith, and the incredible capacity of the human soul.