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Man Dies In Escambia Wreck; Fourth Fatality In 48 Hours
May 15, 2011
There was a another fatal crash in Escambia County Saturday – the fourth fatal crash in the two-county region during a 48-hour period.
The Florida Highway Patrol says 53-year old John Franklin Sears of Gulf Breeze died in the wreck just before noon Saturday on Michigan Avenue at Sun Valley Drive in Pensacola.
Bruce Luttrell III, 81, of Pensacola, was eastbound on Michigan Avenue when he crossed the center turn lane into the path of a vehicle driven by Jeremy Shields, 21, of Pensacola. The impact forced Shields’ vehicle into a head-on collision with Sears.
Shields was not injured, but a passenger in his vehicle, 27-year old Michelle Cuffey was taken to West Florida Hospital in serious condition. Luttrell was not injured in the crash.
Three other accidents claimed three lives during the 28 hours prior to Saturday’s crash:
- Friday night, 24-year old Charles W. Ferguson was killed in a single vehicle accident on Hamilton Bridge Road in Santa Rosa County. (Read more…)
- Early Friday morning, 50-year old McNoel Davis died after being hit by a vehicle near Walmart on Highway 29. (Read more…)
- Thursday night, 25-year old Rodney W. Faircloth of Cantonment died when his truck plunged into Escambia Bay. (Read more…)
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3 Responses to “Man Dies In Escambia Wreck; Fourth Fatality In 48 Hours”
My thoughts and prayers are with your family, Carl. Your father was exactly the same age I am. I have cancer, but at least my family has been given time to adjust to the idea that I may not be with them much longer. Your family’s loss was sudden and I know it must be almost unbearable.
Isaiah 57:1 says: “The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.” Remember that. Your father left this life instantly. He was spared the evil that may have come. I hope that thought brings you some comfort.
John Franklin Sears was my father. This is a huge loss to me and my entire family. He was a good man, husband, and father. Please keep my family in your prayers as we try our best to deal with this extreme loss.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of both victims. May GOD comfort you at your time of loss. I also pray for Mr.Lutrell because he has to be upset to have caused the deah of someone.