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Century Wreck Claims One Life Sunday Afternoon
April 25, 2010
An elderly Century man was pronounced dead following a Sunday afternoon wreck in Century.
The accident happened about 3:20 p.m. at the intersection of North Century Boulevard and Henry Street. Cary Watkins, 83, was transported by LifeFlight to Jay Hospital where he pronounced dead at 4:25 p.m.
Authorities said it appeared Watkins suffered some sort of medical problem before prior to the accident.
The Florida Highway Patrol said Watkins was northbound on Highway 29 when he traveled to the outside edge of the roadway, struck the concrete curve and then traveled back across both the north and southbound lanes of the roadway. He traveled onto the grass shoulder at the northwest corner of Highway 29 and Henry Street where his 1995 Buick Park Avenue struck a palm tree and came to a final rest.
The accident completely blocked Highway 29 for about 30 minutes due to the helicopter landing.
The Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Atmore Ambulance and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the call.
Pictured above: Cary Watkins, 83, of Century was flown to Jay Hospital by LifeFlight following a Sunday afternoon crash in Century. Pictured below: Watkins’ vehicle sustained only minor damage. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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5 Responses to “Century Wreck Claims One Life Sunday Afternoon”
THIS MAN IS WITH HIS FATHER AND HIS PAST LOVED ONES NOW…..I WILL BE PRAYING FOR THIS MANS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
My prayers go out to the family. Just remember God does everything for a reason and he never makes misstakes. He just needed to call another one of his angels home. Family keep your heads up.
It is so sad that this happened. I knew Mr. Watkins as a very nice and caring man. It is amazing that during the trek from the outside north bound lane all the way across the highway that there was no other vehicles involved. Rest in Peace Mr. Watkins and my condolences to the family.
I am so sorry to hear of this tragedy, may god with his family and loved ones in this time of grief…
Our condolences to the Watkins family. He always seem so friendly and had a nice smile for everyone. May God be with the family in the days ahead.