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Jay Man Seriously Injured In Highway 29 Crash (With Photo Gallery)

A Jay man was seriously injured in a two vehicle accident Friday afternoon in Century.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Harold Stewart, 67, of Jay, was southbound on North Century Boulevard at 2:35 p.m. when he turned across oncoming traffic toward East Highway 4. His 1991 Dodge Dakota was struck by a 2004 Chevrolet pickup driven by James T. Wampol, 54, of Wetumpka, Ala. Both drivers were wearing the seat belts.

Stewart was transported by LifeFlight helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola in serious condition.

According to the FHP, Stewart was charged with violation of right of way.

The Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and Escambia County Sheriff’s Office responded to the wreck.

For a photo gallery from the scene, click here. Pictured: A Jay man, the driver of the gray pickup on the right, was transported in serious condition to Sacred Heart Hospital by LifeFlight following a Friday afternoon wreck in Century. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.