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One Person Seriously Injured In Bratt Accident Early Saturday
May 9, 2009
One person was seriously injured about 1:10 Saturday morning in a single vehicle accident in Bratt.
Amanda Gifford, 34, was driving a Chevrolet Z71 pickup when she struck a tree on Hall Road between Breastworks Road and Highway 99. She suffered a serious head injury, according to authorities, in the accident. She walked about one tenth of a mile to a nearby house to call for help.
Gifford was transported by ambulance to the Molino station of Escambia Fire Rescue where she was transferred to LifeFlight.
Gifford told authorities that she had hit a deer. There were no passengers in the vehicle.
The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. The Walnut Hill station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Atmore Ambulance responded to the call.
Pictured above: The driver of this vehicle was seriously injured about 1:10 Saturday morning after striking a tree on Hall Road in Bratt. The truck spun around 180 degrees after hitting the tree. NorthEscambia.com exclusive photo, click to enlarge.
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17 Responses to “One Person Seriously Injured In Bratt Accident Early Saturday”
Amanda & Family,
I was so sad to hear that sweet Amanda who does so much for everyone & animals was in this terrible accident. You all are in my thoughts & prayers, and I like the rest of the JHS members I am more than willing to help in anyway. Please give Amanda my best wishes for a speedy recovery,
Sincerely,
Teresa & her zoo
Hey Amanda,
Hope you get to feeling better every day and have a speedy recovery! If I can help in any way, please let me know!!!
Hi Amanda,
You are in my thoughts and prayers, as is your family during these trying days. Take care of yourself, keep your faith, and get well soon. We will all miss seeing you at all the JHS functions until you are “back up and running.”
PJ,
Please post an update on Amanda’s condition if you have a chance. We are hoping everything is okay. If we can help with the boys, or the animals, or the house, or ball, or anything else, please let us know.
WOW, very glad survived. What a darn shame.. Praying for a complete recovery.
Hope to see you back soon. And maybe a bigger safer truck too.
Rest and recover, you and your family are in our prayers. You are an angel and much loved.
Amanda,
I was so sorry to hear about your accident. Know that you are definitely in my heart and my prayers and that all of your JHS family is with you all the way. Anything you need…
Amanda,
We were all so glad to hear you were doing well. All of your JHS friends are praying for you and wishing for a speedy recovery. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. We love you and hope to see you soon:)
Christa and the Jr. Humane Society crew
Hope everything is ok. Please keep us posted on Amanda’s situation and if there is anything we can do to help.
Great to hear you are doing better! I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Hey Amanda, Get better. If you need anything, anything, call me. I love you and PJ. You two are great friends. I am thinking of you.
P.J
Its Heather I use to live up the road from you Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you , and Amanda. I am so sure she will pull threw this she is a fighter.. I can help with the boys and animals if you need me and the boys to help you.. Stay strong and keep your faith in God
PJ and Amanda,
We are thinking of you. Hope your recovery is speedy! Please let us know if we can do anything, help with the boys or anything.
Love, Tracey and Michael
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Get well soon Amanda.
I will pray 4 Amanda I strongly believe she will recover and yes u will recover as a family .
I HOPE AND PRAY SHE WILL GET BETTER SOON.
TORI
Love you Amanda.
Please say a prayer for my wife of 15 years.She is a very strong willed ,loving person and we will recover as a family.