In a tragic development following a fatal accident in Nebraska, a driver is suing the estate of 37-year-old Anthony Miller, a beloved father and nurse practitioner who was killed while jogging in August 2025. Gavin Maas, the driver involved in the incident, claims he is suffering from severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stemming from the event, which has resulted in ongoing medical treatment and hospitalisations.
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The incident occurred on the morning of 31 August 2025, around 4:45 a.m. Maas, then just 25, was reportedly driving when he spotted Miller’s wife, Bailey, jogging while wearing reflective gear. Maas claims he swerved his vehicle to avoid her, only to accidentally collide with Anthony Miller, who was jogging in dark clothing and reportedly not wearing any reflective attire.
In the legal complaint filed in Lancaster County, Mississippi, Maas describes the horrifying moment when he realised he had struck a person. He alleges that he exited his vehicle and attempted to administer life-saving measures until emergency services arrived on the scene. Despite these efforts, Anthony Miller succumbed to his injuries.
The complaint paints a harrowing picture of the after-effects that Maas claims to have endured since the incident. It states that he has been hospitalised multiple times due to his mental health struggles, including a prolonged 21-day stay. Additionally, Maas details suffering from a range of distressing physical and emotional symptoms, which he believes will necessitate lifelong therapy and medication.
In his complaint, Maas reveals that he has endured dissociative episodes and has experienced suicidal thoughts. One particular incident during a hospital stay stands out, as he reportedly told medical staff that he was unable to escape the haunting imagery of Miller’s eyes and the sound of his wife’s voice. This testimony highlights the profound impact the tragic accident has had on him.
Maas is seeking damages for substantial medical expenses, which he states have already exceeded £50,000. Furthermore, he is requesting compensation for lost wages and diminished earning potential, alongside coverage for associated court costs. The complaint suggests that Maas was initially optimistic about resolving the matter amicably, but circumstances, he claims, have left him with no option but to pursue legal action.
On a personal level, the accident has not only resulted in a profound loss for the Miller family but has also altered the course of multiple lives. At the time of his passing, Anthony Miller was a dedicated nurse practitioner who left behind his wife, Bailey, and two young daughters aged just three years and 18 months.
Interestingly, no charges or citations were issued in the aftermath of the collision, and local police reported that Maas did not appear to be under the influence while driving. The Lincoln Police Department has yet to provide a comment regarding this particular incident.
As this case continues to unfold, it raises difficult questions about accountability on the roads and the lasting implications of tragic accidents. For both families involved, the repercussions are far-reaching — while one family mourns a loss that can never be replaced, the other grapples with the psychological toll of the event.