Two Injured In Highway 97 Rollover Accident Early Tuesday Morning

March 18, 2008

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Updated 9:45 am

Two people were seriously injured in a single vehicle rollover accident on Highway 97 early Tuesday morning. The accident happen about 4:08 Tuesday morning just south of Howell Road.

Eddie Leslie Mooney, 32, of Atmore and Matthew Stancil, 33, of Atmore were ejected from the rolled over pickup truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. They were transported from the scene by ambulance. They were later transferred to LifeFlight at the Molino Volunteer Fire Department station and flown from Molino to Sacred Heart Hospital. Both were listed as being in serious condition by the FHP.

The 2005 Ford F150, driven by Mooney, was northbound on Highway 97 at a high rate of speed, the FHP report says, when Mooney lost control and over-corrected. The pickup truck left Highway 97 and struck several small pine trees before landing upside down on the northbound shoulder of the road.

The crash was alcohol related and charges are pending, according to the FHP.

The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department, Molino Volunteer Fire Department and Atmore Ambulance responded to the scene.

Pictured above: Two people appeared to have been ejected from this pickup truck early Tuesday morning on Highway 97 just south of Howell Road. Pictured below (scroll down to see all pictures): More photos from the scene, including the small pine trees the truck initially hit. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photos, click to enlarge.

Updated 9:45 am, first posted 5:30 am.

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