Two Teens Killed In Munson Road Crash; Ambulance Totaled While Responding

March 2, 2011

Two Holt residents were killed in a single vehicle Munson Highway wreck Tuesday night, and an ambulance responded to the crash was totaled.

The Florida Highway Patrol says Nadja M. Chandler, 38, was southbound on Munson Highway near East Gate Road in Santa Rosa County when she lost control of her 2002 Ford Ranger, ran off the road, struck and culvert and rolled over. The two passengers in the vehicle, 18-year old Zoe M. Chandler and 15-year old Brandi Bartholomew, were pronounced dead at the scene of the 7:55 p.m. crash. Nadja Chandler was transported by LifeFlight to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.

No one in the vehicle was wearing a seat belt, according to the FHP. Charges are pending the results of the investigation.

An ambulance responding to the scene was totaled when the driver lost control in a curve. The Florida Highway Patrol says Clayton Miller, 34, of Milton, lost control on Munson Highway near Womack Road. The 2007 ambulance traveled over two raised driveways before striking a tree. Miller and his passenger, 40-year old Greggory Lawler, received minor injuries and were transported to Pensacola hospitals.

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60 Responses to “Two Teens Killed In Munson Road Crash; Ambulance Totaled While Responding”

  1. April on September 17th, 2013 12:38 am

    Hey Zoey it’s Ms.April…do haven’t talked too you in
    A very long time.I found you again Zoey ..I wish my papa hadn’t passed on that things could change around..Your grama was calling too talk to my daddy
    about aragements on the food for my pappa and had just had a heart attack day after my dad passed.You are in heaven now a Angle..With my mom and pappa
    who I miss dearly and would do anything too have ya’ll here again..So much has happen and changed since ya’ll have been gone..I miss you…You grew up so fast
    and I had just seen you as a little girl…I want a little girl like you..and a big way I hope I am..maybe you could tell me sooner then two months away..
    I will cherish every moment with my little girl..she would love her two brothers…It would be wonderful too have a baby beautiful little precious girl..
    I love you zoey …love April Melvin

  2. Erika Gauthier on August 18th, 2013 2:17 pm

    Brandi I miss you && kyano everyday that y’all are gone! it sucks that y’all died so young but just remember that everybody loves && misses y’all so much babygirl. save us all a seat in heaven hoping one day we will meet again… I can remember you sitting next to me in science class && you’re always smiling no matter what kinda day you had. you’d cheer anybody && everybody up.. its been three years since you’ve been gone && it still doesn’t hurt anyless boo. when I have a bad day I think of your smile && it makes me smile knowing you’re in heaven telling me to smile && make the best of what life has to throw at me! I had this dream of you the other night && you were glowing telling me that everything was going to be alright && I always think it will be now that you’re looking back down on every single person that knew you! you’ll always live in everybodys hearts && your soul will forever live on in Milton florida i’m sorry I’m not there anymore but doesn’t mean I don’t think about you all the time! you were a lively person && loved everybody! I skate now to keep your soul && spirit alive..you’re awesome && everybody knew that!

  3. andrea :) on May 10th, 2013 1:48 pm

    irs been so long sense this happen and everyone still misses you and talks about you still , you and zoey will not be forgot to now from when we die love you and miss you R.I.P BRANDI <3

  4. ELIJAH james on June 13th, 2012 10:33 pm

    brandi i miss you. i wish you would come back. it’s been soo hard not seeing you at the skating rink. i remember i let you wear my favorite braclette. i know this is lame but i miss you soo much and i’ll never forget youu.

  5. Pebbles&&BamBam on June 12th, 2012 11:26 pm

    brandi , i lovee you sooo freakinn much , i cant believe its been a year && 3 months of youe death , i caanttt even go to carmpenders park anymore , 03-6-12 i got in a car acodent at carpenders park witt mt home-girl && couldaa died && it made me think bout you , thats all i remember pretty much bout ma life , <3 you verrryy much
    RestInPeace Brandi Nicole ..

  6. Kassie on February 28th, 2012 6:53 pm

    Brandi i never knew u nor your family but i did know someone close to u, and how she eould talk about missing u all the time when she was up here in michigan… :( Brandi Nicole May you rest in paradise and fly high hunny <3 love and miss you prayers to the family <3

    <3 Kassie

  7. Jordannn Williams (: on October 6th, 2011 12:30 pm

    Heyyy * It’s Me Againn .. It’s Been 7 Month’s Know And Everyone Still Cares ! Love’z Yuuuuu’z <3

  8. April Melvin on September 11th, 2011 8:09 pm

    Hi Zoe Chandler It’s me April your cousin. You are dearly missed and loved dearly. I have not seen you since you was a little girl. I remeber when I first meet you as a little baby. I didn’t no we was cousins until I moved away. I had just os my dad Olin Melvin two days before you had pased. All of me went with him when he passed. Very hard. My daddy Tommy had talked to your gramma the night before she had passed away. She was going to do the food and all. I loved your gramma she was the best. I mess you dearly. Love yall always April Melvin.R.I.P..

  9. aaliyah simmons on June 9th, 2011 10:58 am

    brandi i love yu

  10. destiny greathouse on April 28th, 2011 7:44 pm

    WEAR YOUR SEATBELTS,!

  11. destiny greathouse on April 28th, 2011 7:42 pm

    Brandi, I know we werent to close in high school. But i love you babygirl. I hope you and corey are saving me a seat up there. I cant believe your gone. You and isaiah were the best couple. (:</3 He loves you as well as everyone else at milton. Your missed very much maa! Illl see you later!(:
    Until then ima live it up for both you and corey!
    REST IN PARADISE.
    love always, destiny!

  12. jordan. v.williams on April 25th, 2011 10:22 am

    two teen”s what i heard on the new”s one from milton (i started to listen closer.)And one from holt. Brandi bartholemw 15,of milton died tuesday night around 7:20,march 2nd 2011.Brandi i love you alot i miss you alot there”s not alot of word”s to say but,the only reason is because i went to your grave an said it all.ima come back coral is down visting i am going to ask her if shee wants to come say heyy to you are anything good like that to you.Kayla said heyy.So did makenzie melton and that we love you and will never forget about you. you are missed a whole bunch i look at your facebook pictures the other day. your mom say’s heyy babbie girl i love you and miss you. i am at your house right know in your room ah,it’s soo hard to be at your house brandi with you not here.i love you girl gtg.bye see you in a year from know.(:brandi nicole bartholemw:)

  13. hannah nesenson on April 11th, 2011 6:51 pm

    hey brandi its me i love and miss you so much life just is not the same any more i wish i could of made it to your funeral but i didnt make it my sister tonya probly has been praying evry night since the accedint but your in a very good place now forever in our hearts
    luv u

  14. Destiny Marshall on April 7th, 2011 8:48 am

    Baybee Girl, I Miss Yu Soo Muchh, Everytime I Hear Just A Dream I Thank Of Yu. Brandi I WIsh This Was Just A Dream. Yu Were Wayy To Young To Die. You Never Deserved This. I Cry EveryDayy. The Onlyy Things That Is Keepingg Me Going Is That Your In Heaven <3, And Your Not Hurtingg Anymore. But I Wishh Yu Were Still Here. You Wasnt Supposed To Die, NOT AT 15 ! Im Goingg Crazy W. Out You . I Remember Everytime Somethingg Was Badd Or Went Wrongg You Would Always Tell Me To Keep My Head Up And Not Stress Over It Cuz Things Will Get Better, But Things Arent Gettingg Better Since You Diedd, I JUss Wat You Back Her, I Juss Wanna See Your Face && Hear Your Laugh Again. Baybee Girl, Save ME A Seat In Heavenn ! I Love Yu && RIP Brandi Nicole Bartholomew (:
    -Destiny (Deedee) Marshall

  15. andrea on April 2nd, 2011 9:33 pm

    hey brandi its andrea we miss you i remeber when i was about 1 in my sister in you stad the night at are house in we did every thang to gether now am 13 in erica is 16 i new you for 12 years in a hafe erica new you for 16 yars in a hafe ever year you would come over on march 30 my birth day in hang out with me in erica in we made a video to gether well you in weica in i record it it was last year its on youtobe go to ericafortune12345 omg in watch it its asome in i love you brandi so much in zoe i new you too in i am still not over you i love u girls a lot in i hope i will get to see you put there i love you in zoe Rip forever you best friend for ever in life RIP love ya :] :[

  16. trista on March 30th, 2011 3:34 pm

    ZOE… Yu will b missed soo much! i think about yu all tha time… i found a note yu wrote me:) Yu always new how to make me smile:) I love yu Zoe sooo sooo much i could never explain! Nd ur lil girl is in great hands she looks alot like yu, soo b proud Zoe!

    SEATBELTS: THEY CAN KILL YU JUST AS FAST AS THEY CAN SAVE YU, MY FATHER DIED CUZ HE WAS WEARING HIS SEATBELT!! SOO ITS A 50 50% CHANCE OF LIFE ND DEATH! R.I.P ZOE CHANDLER ND MY DAD!

  17. Cheyenne bakeerr on March 30th, 2011 10:41 am

    Heeey,,, Brandi you will always be missed and and i will always keeep you in my heart no matter where you are i love you giirrl<3
    ——LOve ,,,always
    Cheyenne <3

  18. Lauren jones on March 30th, 2011 10:39 am

    hey. you were a great gurl and you were loved by many and hated by few you will always be in my heart:)

  19. jordan.v. on March 24th, 2011 11:24 am

    hey..brandi it’s me jordan again everybody stilll doesn’t forget you babbie your everywhere on google and on facebook you still shine ethier way….

  20. Nish on March 22nd, 2011 5:50 pm

    Brandi, you are truely missed babygirl ! i loe and miss you soooo much <3

  21. Nichole on March 14th, 2011 1:02 am

    Brandi was an amazing outgoing girl.i cry over n over again because iknow that ill walk into 5th period everyday till the end of the year n she wont be there.its hard without her because shes been there for meh since kindergarten n we were ALWAYS there for each other no matter what.i planned on graduating with her but thats not happening)’: i jus wish that she could have had a chance too live the rest of her life out.she was young, beautiful, outgoing, well she was jus simply flatout amazing.ilove n miss her very much.!!!!!

  22. dalton on March 9th, 2011 6:07 pm

    we miss you so mush i will never get over this skateland will never be the same with out you it is going to be boring with out you i tell everybody that we are sister i cant stop crying i wish you had your seatbelt on to bad your ant was on pot and other stuff i am still crying i cry at school i pray for you every night R. I.P. BRANDY you will all ways be in my hert no mater what sister

  23. dalton on March 9th, 2011 5:58 pm

    we miss you so mush i am still crying most of the time i cry at school and tell everybody that me and you were sister skateland is never going to be the same and it is boring with out you sister i wish you had your seatbelt on to bad your ant was messed up on pot and other stuff R.I.P sister i will never get over this

  24. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm on March 9th, 2011 5:09 pm

    We miss u and we love you everybody cries and yet everybody dies we will all miss you very much.we love you and always will! <3 i will always keep you in my prayers

  25. krystale on March 7th, 2011 10:48 am

    i am sorry for the looss i barley knew her i met her in the 8th grade

  26. cheyenne jackson on March 5th, 2011 10:36 pm

    Oh My God Brandi.
    Looking up at the stars, I know you’re there.
    Probaby saying don’t cry because no matter where
    We are, we are connected at heart, and always together in spirit.
    It is hard to except the fact that you are gone, but you will never be forgotten.
    … I love you and miss you so much!!!!!!!
    If I had one thing to say to you it would be this;

    I can’t think about the fact that you are gone because it seems so unreal, to me it seems nearly impossible that you could be here one day and the next you are just a memory. I LOVE AND FREAKING MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!! I AM LOSING MY MIND!!!!! ♥ ALWAYS,
    Cheyenne Jackson. ♥

  27. Ashley Douglas on March 5th, 2011 10:03 pm

    Brandi , You Were an amazing girl …and ur loss has shocked us all , you were very outgoing …and were nice to everybody!!! WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU VERY MUCH:( and as for ur family, you guys are all in my prayers and i will do anything i could to help you guys out. Hope the best for all of you. Fly High. R.I.P Brandi Nicole bartholomew<3(:

  28. Unknown.. on March 5th, 2011 2:26 pm

    Brandi, we were best friends as kids. I just can’t beleive this! Milton High and Skateland will NEVER be the same!! I miss you so much! I feel as if there is a part of my heart missing. When I found out the next morning, I could control my emotions. Save me a room up there, babygirl? Rest in Paradise Brandi Nicole Bartholomew!! ♥

  29. Aboy on March 4th, 2011 11:44 am

    brandi girl you were like my little sister we didnt talk much but we had a past you at every session when me and jon jon worked at skateland girl ima miss ya love ya

  30. fire on March 3rd, 2011 6:41 pm

    I am sorry for the loss of those young ladies. Words cannot express loss of children.
    The ambulance crew is also in our prayers, but there is more than meets the eye. I hear that the driver was at fault and not a blown tire, I pray he admits his problem so he doesn’t injure maybe someone else or a patient and pray both crew members heal quickly.

  31. Harley Bradley on March 3rd, 2011 9:17 am

    Brandi, i remember when we grew up together and your mom was my babysitter, We always had a good time, i miss you girll/: & Zoe, was always nice and a great friend to everyone. I miss ya’ll!! R.I.P. <3 We love yall

    Harley & Kayla!

  32. lacy davison on March 3rd, 2011 8:17 am

    i was && still am Zoes friend && im due to have a baby on april 4th…people keep telln me to be strong for my baby but its so hard when u lose such an amazing person…God please look over all of us we NEED u…i love u Zoe

  33. Lauren a on March 2nd, 2011 11:53 pm

    I didn’t know you all that great, but we have hung out a few times at the Milton games, your a real sweetheart. & I’m sorry you had to pass at such a young age, & I’m also sorry you passed the way you did. it breaks my heart to read all the things on facebook, yours & Isaiahs walls. it’s super sad, I can’t imagine how your family & him feel. I would say that it’s okay, to make things better. but things can’t be better, no words can make it better. or make the pain stop. I’m sorry for your family, & many others who loved you dearly. you will surely be missed, no doubt. fly high babygirl.

    I will pray for you & all your loved ones.

  34. Randy on March 2nd, 2011 8:42 pm

    I can’t believe she’s gone… I held so much affection for Zoe and when I was informed that she had passed… I didn’t know what to feel… I just hope she’s in a better place now.. Where she deserves to be.. I’ll miss you, Zoe..

  35. hmmm on March 2nd, 2011 8:17 pm

    just informing.. the tire of the ambulance blew.. causeing him to loose controll.. just sayin

  36. lakeisha brown on March 2nd, 2011 7:58 pm

    Brandi, there is not a day that goes by that i will not think of you. you were like my little sister, i am goin to miss you so much in 1st period, no one can fill the hole in my heart that i have right now….i will love and miss you always and keep you and your family in my prayers…..R.I.P. BRANDI NIICOLE BARTHOLOMEW p.s. (save me a spot in hevan & wait for me to join you, i love you so much)

  37. Justice johnson on March 2nd, 2011 7:02 pm

    Brandi words cnt explain ur beautiful smile the memories we had at pe sixth period at MHD u will never be forgotton and ur family are n my prayers god bless you’ll we had Grief counseling today u are going to be missed in all the hearts u have inspired

  38. Joseph Renne on March 2nd, 2011 5:51 pm

    Tomorrow @ Krystal in Milton there will be a car wash to help Brandi Bartholomew and Zoe Chandler family out … They have had 3 Deaths in the last week. so we need to help this family in their time of need. Love you Brandi and Zoe!

  39. AL on March 2nd, 2011 5:42 pm

    My heartfelt sympathies and condolences…. I can’t imagine the heartache

  40. Elijah James on March 2nd, 2011 5:13 pm

    Brandi i really miss you i cryed my eyes out because your gone now i rember the last time i seen you i still remember how i call you cherry because you wore all red but every time i think of you i cry i love you i really miss and i wish you could come back you were my best friend and i love you everybody keeps telling me it will be ok but it wont because your gone and i wont see your awsome smile i loved hangin with you R I P Brandi Bartholomew

  41. Kayla Ivey on March 2nd, 2011 4:48 pm

    Zoe was a great friend to everyone! Always making jokes, putting smiles on everyone’s faces, she was just a great girl all around! Shes gone from this world, but not from our hearts! Let god work his magic!

    XOXO,
    Kayla Ivey

  42. Kaitlyn on March 2nd, 2011 4:28 pm

    I’ll miss you Zoe, when I herad that you were in the crash, I asked Charlisa if it was you, when she told me that you had passed, I almost cried, but I didn’t want sympathy for your pain, so I held it in untill I was home. You were sutch a great person, and I hope that you enjoy your next life. Your babie is fine with the husband, so please don’t worry, rest in peace. – Kaitlyn

  43. kristina on March 2nd, 2011 3:49 pm

    my heart and prayers go the the familes for their loss. brandi’s mother has babysat my children and still watches over my little cousin, they are wonderful people. this family needs all the prayers. just knowing that the family just had a loss eariler this week hurts my feelings..now they are suffering for another loss.

  44. Jewels on March 2nd, 2011 3:43 pm

    My heart is broken for the family and friends. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

  45. Rita on March 2nd, 2011 3:30 pm

    My children, grandchildren and I always “buckle up”, but I have known of instances where if the person in the car had had a seat belt on they would have died. I know there is more protection if you do wear one. But I agree with you, Hayley. When tragedies happen it sometimes is not the right time to “remind”, it is the time to offer words of compassion.
    I don’t know anyone involved, but it is still so heartbreaking to hear of young people dying so early in life and the pain & suffering of the ones left behind.
    My prayers & condolences to all of the family.

  46. Hayley on March 2nd, 2011 2:27 pm

    Nadja is a “she.”
    And to the person asking when will people learn, these two people won’t. They are dead. And they are my cousins. We just lost our great grandma the day before, so our family could seriously use all of your prayers.

  47. Kaylee olsen on March 2nd, 2011 2:09 pm

    I am praying for the families of everyone that were in that car. I knew Zoe and she was a great friend to many people! You will be terribly missed. Please help those that are grieving for you. Your with God now, he’ll be taking great care of all of you.

  48. Tyler Riley on March 2nd, 2011 2:08 pm

    Brandi, I miss you so much. We werent the best of friends but we had some good times. Milton high is really shaken up. R.I.P. Brandi!

  49. Da'Jsha on March 2nd, 2011 1:41 pm

    Brandi, no words can describe the loss of a friend like you. My eyes have run dry of tears, my heart aching for no longer will you my friend pass me in the hallway but I know in spirit, you are there. R.I.P. Always in my prayers

  50. hurting for their loss on March 2nd, 2011 12:42 pm

    Another post from Zoe Chandlers brothers!

    Brandon Varnadore
    Rest in peace Zoe Chandler I will always love you little sister. no words could explain how im feeling. the tears I cry, I know they won’t bring you back.

    Chad Varnadore
    R.I.P. lil sister. I miss you and I love you very much! I tried to be the big brother that you wanted girl !

  51. hurting for their loss on March 2nd, 2011 12:37 pm

    I am grieving the loss of 2 young lives. Zoe is the sister of my nephews and they are just devastated at this time! Words fail me as an aunt and a mother! Please, please, please keep all the families involved in your prayers. This is a post from her brothers facebook wall. :’(

    Brandon Varnadore wrote:
    When I think I think of u, when I cry I cry because I miss you, my heart breaks because I know I love someone that cant be replaced and this is u.

  52. momof2beautifulgirls on March 2nd, 2011 11:54 am

    i am beside myself,i agree with “horrific” tho sorry for the losses

  53. t on March 2nd, 2011 10:40 am

    SEATBELTS, SEATBELTS, SEATBELTS. Whenever anyone leaves this house the last thing I say to them is “Bye, I love you, seatbelts, speedlimit and watch for deer”. When in the car, I have to say my children are buckled before I can get mine buckled. It’s a great habit to have. Prayers to all these families. This is such a tragedy.

  54. jordan on March 2nd, 2011 10:15 am

    brandi i might have not known you alot but girl we miss you like crazy you was the best shuffler out there you rocked it out loud girl i cryed for a day everybody at kings is crying girl and i love you brandi i love you i just feel sooo sorry for your mom girl i miss you soo much and ill miss you on that skating floor to babby shuffler!! r.i.p. brandi!! ill see you in heaven when i get there girl! /=

  55. Ally Hendrzak on March 2nd, 2011 9:43 am

    We will miss you, everybody crys! We loved you brandi!!! <3 R.I.P

  56. EMD on March 2nd, 2011 8:52 am

    :( Prayers for all involved.

  57. katie on March 2nd, 2011 8:48 am

    omg we will miss you so much at our school we love you Brandi

  58. Horrific on March 2nd, 2011 8:37 am

    Words fail me………

  59. wow on March 2nd, 2011 8:29 am

    My prayers are with you all

  60. Dan on March 2nd, 2011 7:28 am

    When will people learn?

    WEAR YOUR SEATBELTS !!!!

    My prayers for thr dead and injured.