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Walnut Hill Motorcyclist Dies After Collision With Deer Near Molino
February 10, 2009
A Walnut Hill man has died after being involved in a single vehicle motorcycle accident between Molino and Barrineau Park early Monday morning.
Authorities say Tad Fredrick Cann, 46, of Walnut Hill struck a deer while riding his motorcycle just after 6 a.m. near the intersection of Molino Road and Sunshine Hill Road. He was wearing his helmet, authorities say.
Cann was headed east on Molino Road when a a deer ran from the north side of the road. Cann struck the deer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol, ejecting him from the motorcycle. It was very foggy in the area at the time, according to the FHP.
He was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital by Escambia County EMS and LifeFlight where he underwent surgery Monday morning. Authorities say he passed away from his injuries Monday about 12:43 Monday afternoon.
The accident is still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
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9 Responses to “Walnut Hill Motorcyclist Dies After Collision With Deer Near Molino”
I am Tad’s friend. I grew up with tad in my High school years and we would plan hunting trips, fishing trips, play baseball, golf, ride motorcylcles. Anything that had to do with the outdoors. He was a great man.I will miss him. My prayers go out to the Family, may God comfort you thru these difficult times.
I just wanted to let Tadd’s family know that they are in my prayers. I am so sorry for their loss.
My symapthy goes out to this family for their loss. I am a bike rider and know what it like to travel these roads in our area even in clear weather. I feel for the childern and grandchildern because I know it would be a big loss to my boys if Paw Paw wasn’t there with them. We all know every time that we saddle up on a bike that things can happen quick and that could be our last ride. May God Bless all of you in the family.
I worked with Tadd for many years and I can tell you this, anyone who knew Tadd at all, knew he was a good Christian man. My heart and prayers go out to his family, may God comfort and carry you through the days ahead. I will surely miss my Brother in Christ.
It Blesses my heart to know that Jesus was and is his Savior. Yes he is dancing with our Lord and praising Him. Tad your family is in our prayers.
This is Tads wife. My husband is a Godly man, and he is in the arms of Jesus, with the multitude of angels singing Holy, Holy, Holy.
Even though I know without a shadow of a doubt that He is with the Lord, I miss him,
please continue to keep us in your prayers.
Dona
Tad passed this afternoon. Keep his family in your thoughts. Tad was a neighbor, co-worker and friend of mine. He will be missed by all. His two small grandsons will surely miss him, as he and his wife were raising them.
My prayers go out to this gentleman and his family…..I hope he makes a full recovery. Molino Road, Atmore Highway, Highway 29, and Highway 99 are full of deer….I worry about everyone on the roads.
The person was wearing a helmet, it was reported he hit a deer. The are lots of prayers for the person and his family.