Escambia Teen Dies As A Result Of A December Crash

January 18, 2011

An Escambia County teenager passed away Monday night as the result of injuries he received in a December 30 crash on Pine Forest Road.

Matthew Kyle Johnson, 17, was pronounced deceased about 7 p.m. Monday. He was the driver of a motorcycle that was hit by a car making a u-turn.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Sean A. Blackmon, 22, was southbound on Pine Forest Road at Longleaf Drive when he attempted to make an improper U-turn. He was unable to complete the U-turn and backed into the path of Johnson’s northbound Honda Shadow. Johnson was pinned under Blackmon’s Ford Taurus following the crash.

Johnson’s passenger, David Michael Estes, 19, was seriously injured in the crash.

Charges against Blackmon are pending, according to the FHP.

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23 Responses to “Escambia Teen Dies As A Result Of A December Crash”

  1. Marine girl on October 28th, 2013 4:41 pm

    Matt it’s been almost three years now. You were truly taken from is to soon. I personally did not know you. But you were friends with my brother, and apart of our NJROTC family. Still today you are missed by everyone. The instructors included. In fact today Mastergunnery sergeant showed a picture of you fixing Sealey when he was a freshman, at a drill meet. I really hope you’re enjoying yourself up in heaven. Rest in peace Matt<3

  2. jodeci on October 7th, 2012 10:33 pm

    Hi matt. I miss you. We miss you. Its almost been 2 years now. I hope your having fun up there. Save me a,sit k…

  3. deandre sealey on November 1st, 2011 6:22 pm

    its almost been a year…it still hurts me inside thinking youre not there anymore..whenever i just wanna quit whenever i need motivation i think what would matt do ..what would he say if i told him i wanted to quit everything..i promise i will graduate ! i promise i will join the military..i promise to make you proud . miss you .

  4. deandre sealey on June 25th, 2011 2:40 pm

    mathew kyle johnson ,
    theres not a day that i dont think of you and all you stood for ,
    its been months but my heart still aches ,everyones does . . .things arent the same :/
    everytime i see a picture ,a memory , i just sink in disbelief , everything is so unfortunate . . you will always be the guy who i looked up to , the guy who had a answer for everything the guy who gave everyone a chance , and stood up for friends when it mattered most .i will never forget this day but your legacy will forever live on through each and every one of us . .you are in a better place
    love you bro .
    R.I.P
    -Deandre

  5. chelz32526 on January 26th, 2011 11:11 am

    i love u matt..all of us are goin to miss u..u were the best friend ever..ill see u again one day..i know ur lookin down on us now..god plz take good care of our dear friend matt

  6. Sis on January 20th, 2011 9:02 am

    Way to young to go Bro!
    You have changed my life in so many ways.
    I wish we had spent more time together.
    I wish i could see you walk across that stage in June.
    You would have been the best Marine.
    Your livin better than anyone else now Bro, Up with Jesus!
    I’ll be with you soon Bro!
    I Love You And Miss You.

    Thoughts and Prayers are with the family!

  7. WORRIED RESIDENT on January 19th, 2011 11:15 pm

    My thoughts, and prayers go out to all of the people involved, and their loved ones during this terrible time of grief and loss. Remember you too are loved.

  8. Malcolm B-R on January 19th, 2011 9:47 pm

    i love you homie. You will never be forgotten.
    You are resting, and you don’t have to deal with this chaotic place we called earth.
    Im going to always cherish the memories of me and you goofing around in NJROTC, and at nationals.
    I love you man.

  9. Allison2011 on January 19th, 2011 8:22 pm

    Its hard to imagine Matt not being with us anymore and not able to walk across the stage with us come June :(
    My prayers go out to the family because I know that they are taking this hard,losing their only child….
    We all love you and R.I.P.
    The memories i have of you since i’ve known you freshman year will always be with me and I will always love you, and remember the time in the mall when you tried to give ne a cookie at the Great American Cookie store where you worked!!!

  10. Allison2011 on January 19th, 2011 8:17 pm

    It so hard to imagine Matt not being here anymore. All the seniors at PFHS

  11. MQ on January 19th, 2011 1:46 pm

    So sorry for your loss. Many years ago a motorcycle accident took the life of a loved one. But, it was my loved one’s fault – speed,drugs,and alcohol. But, you never get “over”it. My thougts and prayers are with the families of all involved.

  12. concerned on January 19th, 2011 12:06 pm

    soo sad. prayers go out

  13. Go girl on January 19th, 2011 9:10 am

    Dave somethings are better off left unsaid. My heartfelt sympathy go out to his family.

  14. Dave on January 19th, 2011 8:38 am

    Pentalty for killing someone in a crash where no criminal charges are filed- $1000.00 fine and loss of license for one year. Pentality needs to be increased for taking a human life.

  15. TiMES.TW0 on January 19th, 2011 12:05 am

    This Is Terrible…. my Prays go out to the family and hopes that u will heal in time

  16. just call me joe on January 18th, 2011 8:59 pm

    I can not imagine their heartache. Prayers for the family.

  17. Julie Booth-Moran on January 18th, 2011 7:55 pm

    To Angie, family & friends,
    May you find comfort in the Lord and may feel His loving arms around each of you at this time. God is there to give you strength to take one step at a time. Lean on Him and The earthly Angels He puts in your path. Allow them to love you thru this-one minute at a time, one hour at a time, and somedays one day at a time. With God you are not alone.
    Love in Christ,
    Julie Booth-Moran
    Century Pharmacy

  18. Lindy on January 18th, 2011 5:29 pm

    Matt was an Amazing you man, with a Great family.

  19. Tru2d5 on January 18th, 2011 4:14 pm

    I know many students at PFHS whose lives will now be changed forever. I will keep his family and many friends in my prayers.

  20. Dave on January 18th, 2011 2:16 pm

    So sad,so young. We all have to make life or death decisions when we drive. Hopefully,lessons will be learned by all due to this tragic event.

  21. prayer girl on January 18th, 2011 1:05 pm

    I will be in prayer for the family and friends of this young man. So sad to hear about such tragedy’s.

  22. Beegee on January 18th, 2011 12:57 pm

    So very sad……….

  23. molino girl on January 18th, 2011 12:33 pm

    My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of this young man