The community of Florida mourns the tragic death of a 39-year-old father of four, husband, and Executive Pastor at Journey Church in West Palm Beach, Joshua “Josh” Rene.
His life was taken in a violent motorcycle accident. it happened on Tuesday evening on South Congress Avenue, shocking his family, friends, and church members.
According to the investigation, the crash happened near the entrance of Atlantis Plaza around 7 pm.
Josh was riding his Harley-Davidson north when Clifton Donald Jackson, 50, driving a 2003 GMC Sierra, attempted a left turn into the plaza.
In his attempt to turn into the plaza, Jackson was not aware of the motorcycle coming towards him.
He hit the motorcycle with a force that threw its rider, Josh, off the bike, causing his death despite his helmet.
Detectives say that the T-intersection has no traffic lights. Jackson was not injured in the crash, and the investigation is ongoing.
Josh was known as a man with a big smile, a gentle soul, and love for everyone. He was there for the families in his church, as a pastor, sharing in their joys and woes.
Members of the Journey Church shared, “Our hearts are broken,” and “Please pray for the Rene family.”He is survived by his wife, Brianna, and their four children.
