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Highway 97 Accident Sends One To The Hospital
September 24, 2009
One person was transported to the hospital following a single vehicle accident on Highway 97 in Davisville about 7:05 Thursday morning.
The accident happened just south of Pine Forest Road, when the driver of a Ford Explorer lost control and ran off the road into a ditch. He was transported by ambulance to Atmore Community Hospital with minor injuries. There were no other occupants in the vehicle.
The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire-Rescue, Atmore Ambulance, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, Atmore Police Department and the Florida Highway Patrol all responded to the call.
The accident is under investigation by the FHP.
Pictured above and below: One person was transported to the hospital following this minor accident on Highway 97 just south of Pine Forest Road Thursday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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5 Responses to “Highway 97 Accident Sends One To The Hospital”
Nicole (and anyone else who wishes to educate her/himself),
Here is a pretty good link pertaining to the laws regarding Emergency Vehicles in Florida. Hope it’s helpful.
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0316/Sec126.HTM
It may not be a law but if you’ve ever ridden in an ambulance with a loved one on the brink of deah you will pull over and give them all the room they need. I was in an ambulance with a dear relative on the way to Mobile where a brain surgeon was waiting to operate after I found them at home suffering from a cerebral hemmorage. People pulled out in front of us, would not pull over or anything so he died just before getting to hospital. Please honor these hard-working paramedics, and others who are trying to save someones life whether they have someone or trying to get someone help. PULL OFF THE ROAD OR WHATEVER IT TAKES TO LET THEM GET TO THEIR DESTINATION. You may be the next one in that ambulance or waiting on them to get to you; Every minute counts.
For the record, I was not following them to the accident. I was going down Hwy 4 (on my way home) and the Fire truck was in front of me doing about 50 with its lights on. I stayed a safe distance behind and did not try to pass… other than that, I am not sure what I was supposed to do?
they would also prefer you not follow them on way to emergency situation, have to worry about you as well as the injured
I got behind a fire truck heading to this accident. I followed the truck for approx. 7 miles with it’s lights going and nobody pulled over or even slowed down. Isn’t it the law that you have to pull over for emergency vehicles if they are flashing their lights?? I wish northescambia would do a story on the proper ettiquete concerning emergency vehicles because I personnally was appaulled this morning!