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Motorcycle Driver Dies In Cantonment Crash Saturday Night
June 22, 2008
A Cantonment man died in a one vehicle, one motorcycle accident Saturday night in Cantonment.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Robert P. McDonald, 49, of Cantonment died in the accident about 8:45 Saturday night at the intersection of Pine Forest Road and Graham Road.
Troopers say a 2004 Hyundai driven by Gabrielle N. Taite, 18, of Pensacola was traveling north on Pine Forest Road when she traveled into McDonald’s path. McDonald attempted to take evasive action, causing his motorcycle to overturn and strike Taite’s Hyundai.
McDonald was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger on the motorcycle, Carol E. McDonald, 50, of Cantonment, was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in serious condition.
Both McDonald victims were wearing their helmets, and Taite was wearing her seltbelt, the FHP said. Alcohol was not believed to be a factor in the accident.
The accident is still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
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The sentance for this crime was Loss of Drivers Lic. for 1 year and a $500.00 fine…….are you kidding me…….what ??? Ever heard of “Wrongful Death”,” Involuntary Manslaughter”, or “Vehicular Homicide”….Good job guys…..for showing us that a bikers Life is cheap……but don’t worry, bikers are a comunity of strong people that stick togather and never forget….when it’s time to cast our vote…..”Live to Ride and Ride to Live”