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Flomaton Teen Dies In Fiery Byrneville Accident
June 22, 2008
A Flomaton teen died Saturday in a fiery single vehicle accident in Byrneville.
The Florida Highway Patrol says Cody Ray Gafford, 16, of Flomaton died in the crash about 12:45 Saturday afternoon.
Troopers say Gafford was traveling south on Byrneville Road at a high rate of speed when he ran off the road and began to spin. His1998 Ford Explorer rotated across the road and began to overturn. That’s when the driver’s side of the Explorer struck a large tree and flipped upside down. The vehicle then caught fire.
Gafford was pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic.
Gafford was wearing his seatbelt, and the accident was not alcohol related, according to the FHP.
The accident is still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Century Volunteer Fire Department, McDavid Volunteer Fire Department and the Flomaton Fire Department all responded to the call.
Click here for a photo gallery from the scene.
Pictured above and below: A Flomaton teen died in a fiery crash Saturday afternoon in Flomaton. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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