A Florida man recently acquired a new Chevrolet Corvette and was caught speeding along a coastal road at 110 mph, leading to a tragic collision with a Jeep. The accident resulted in the ejection and deaths of a married couple.

Scott P. March, aged 63, is now facing two vehicular manslaughter charges for the fatalities of Thomas Lauck and his wife, Julia Ann Lauck, both 73 years old.

According to a pretrial detention motion, March was driving his 2026 Corvette northbound on State Road A1A near Sandpiper Ridge Road in Ormond-By-The-Sea around 6 p.m. on November 1. He attempted to overtake the Laucks’ Jeep in a ‘no pass zone’ with a 45 mph speed limit, racing at 110 mph, as detailed by law enforcement.

Allegedly, March collided with the rear of the Jeep, causing it to overturn. Neither of the Laucks was wearing a seatbelt and were subsequently thrown from the vehicle. Investigators highlighted that March had been traveling at a staggering 147 mph just 5.5 seconds before the crash. The area is populated with homes, businesses, and pedestrians, the affidavit mentioned.

Thomas Lauck succumbed to his injuries at the scene, while his wife passed away in a hospital a few days later.

“Multiple witnesses saw a driving pattern leading up to the crash that was extremely reckless in nature including passing multiple vehicles in no pass zones, excessive speed, and almost crashing into numerous other vehicles,” detectives wrote.

March’s mug shot showed he had a black eye along with other facial injuries. He testified at a bond hearing that he bought the car the same day of the crash for more than $200,000, the Daytona Beach News-Journal reported.

He reportedly told the court he put $10,000 down on the car but couldn’t remember specifics.

“I didn’t really pay attention to the numbers. I just wanted the car,” he said, per the News-Journal.

Two days after the crash, cops arrested March for loitering on a 120-foot yacht called the “Gale Winds.” He claimed he owned the boat but the real owner said March did not have permission to be on the vessel, cops wrote.

Authorities say March has a previous driving under the influence conviction in California from 2018. He remains in the Volusia County Jail without bond. His next court date is scheduled for Dec. 2.

Julia Lauck’s obituary said she was “devoted” to her husband who was her “true companion.”

“Julia found peace and joy in the simple, quiet moments — watching the waves and sunsets at the beach with her husband and tending to her beautiful gardens. She delighted in finding thoughtful gifts for her grandchildren, her heart always guided by love and care,” the obituary said.

Thomas Lauck’s obituary called him a “man of quiet strength, steady character, and a generous heart.”

“He loved the outdoors — fishing at the lake, combing the beach with his metal detector, and watching the sunsets and waves with his wife at his side,” it reads.