Flomaton Wreck Claims Fourth Life

September 6, 2010

The fourth person involved in a wreck last Monday in Flomaton has died.

Edward Bradford, 80, of Pensacola, passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital as a result of injuries he received in the August 30 wreck, according to family friends. His wife, Alice Bradford, 79, was pronounced dead shortly after being flown to Baptist Hospital in Pensacola last Monday.

Bay Minette residents Stephen Carl Thompson, 33, and his son, Nathan, 9, died in the accident about 2:30 p.m. August 30 at the intersection of Highway 113 and Highway 31. Funeral services for the father and son were held Saturday in Bay Minette.

Thompson and his son were  traveling north on Highway 31 when they were broadsided at a high rate of speed by a vehicle driven by Alice Bradford.

The impact of the  crash pushed both vehicles off the highway into  a service bay at Rowland’s Tires. Witnesses said they never heard the screech of tires as either car braked. They said all they heard was what sounded like an explosion.

Pictured above: All four victims in this accident have died. Edward Bradford and his wife Alice were in the silver car to the left and were airlifted to a Pensacola hospital. Stephen Carl Thompson and his nine-year old son Nathan were pronounced dead in the maroon car to the right. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.

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10 Responses to “Flomaton Wreck Claims Fourth Life”

  1. justsaying on September 8th, 2010 12:48 am

    in regards to erlinda barton:

    PUT AWAY THE CELL PHONE AND YES MAINLY TEXTING.

    um….did I and everyone else miss the part in the article where it said either driver was texting??? All car accidents are not caused by cell phones you know. God bless these families.

  2. Cathy on September 7th, 2010 10:05 pm

    Just keep praying for the families left behind that need comforting now in a way that only God can.

  3. Dan on September 7th, 2010 12:26 pm

    Rest in Peace
    Ed and Alice.

    (Ed was a Knight of Columbus)

  4. Angi♫ on September 7th, 2010 7:11 am

    This is such a sad situation, my heart pours out to all the families and friends of all taken away from us in this tragic happening. May God be with you all.

  5. Erlinda Barton on September 7th, 2010 7:02 am

    My prayers for each one..very sad, it can be a lesson learn to us all.
    For us to always be aware..while driving..PUT AWAY THE CELL PHONE AND YES MAINLY TEXTING. GOD BLESS EACH OF THE FAMILY..MAY GOD CONFORT YOU DURING THIS TIME OF YOUR LOSS.

  6. Horrific on September 6th, 2010 2:55 pm

    Every time I see ppl passing me on 97 at a high rate of speed I think
    of scenes like these and the innocent victims who will never go home
    again.

    Very Very Sad!

  7. interested reader on September 6th, 2010 11:38 am

    Such a sad, sad thing for both families. Our prayers go out to the ones left behind.

  8. MolinoGurl on September 6th, 2010 11:37 am

    This was a terrible accident but everything happens for a reason. At least this man is in his Heavenly home now with his wife now. R.I.P<3

  9. AL on September 6th, 2010 11:28 am

    What a horrible time for these families. My sympathies and prayers for losses.

  10. Dan on September 6th, 2010 8:30 am

    Funeral Arrangements for the Bradfords.

    The viewing will be next Wednesday, 8 Sep from 1700-1900 hrs at the Faith Chapel Funeral Home. They are at 1000 Highway 29, Cantonment, FL 32533. Phone 1-850-937-8118.

    The Funeral will be Thursday, 9 Sep with the Funeral Mass at 1100 hrs, at the Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church, 9945 Hillview Dr, Pensacola, FL 32514. Phone 1-850-477-3221.the burial at 1300 hrs at Barrancas National Cemetery aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola.