Elderly Driver Escapes Serious Injury In Early Morning Accident

September 24, 2009

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A 78-year old driver escaped serious injury in a single vehicle accident about 3:30 Thursday morning.

The accident happened at the intersection of Breastworks Road and Pine Barren Road near the Christian Home community. The driver missed a curve at the end of Breastworks Road, hit a utility pole and crossed over Pine Barren Road before coming to a stop. The male driver was not seriously injured; he was transported to an area hospital by ambulance.

The McDavid Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Florida Highway Patrol responded to the call.

The accident is still under investigation by the FHP.

Pictured above: The driver of this Crown Victoria escaped serious injury in this single vehicle accident at about 3:30 a.m. Thursday. Pictured below: The remains of the utility pole struck by the 78-year old driver. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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Comments

3 Responses to “Elderly Driver Escapes Serious Injury In Early Morning Accident”

  1. wh0 on September 24th, 2009 11:45 pm

    Some people still work a t the age of78. I would trust my father out at this time of night before I would trust some of these young teens. He still works. I agree with Lottie this is a very tricky road and lots of deer at night.

  2. vanessa on September 24th, 2009 5:27 pm

    OH my goodness…I agree w/you Lottie D

  3. Lottie D on September 24th, 2009 5:22 pm

    Wow! How fast was he going? And WHAT in world was a 78 year old doing out that time of the morning?

    Questions aside. Breastworks road is a little tricky there. I hope he is doing alright.