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Escambia Wreck Kills One; Santa Rosa Wreck Shuts Down I-10
August 1, 2011
A Saturday night crash claimed the life of an Escambia County man, while a Sunday afternoon interstate wreck tied up traffic for hours in Santa Rosa County.
Escambia Pedestrian Fatality
A pedestrian, 30-year old Glen Allen James, died in a crash Saturday night on W Street north of Gandy Place.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, James was crossing W street, not in a crosswalk, when he walked into the path of a 2007 Honda Accord driven by Martin C. Velam 40, of Pensacola. James was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Vela and his passenger, 37-year old Ann Vela, were not injured. No charges were filed in the crash.
Santa Rosa Interstate Crash
A three vehicle crash tied up traffic on I-10 in Santa Rosa County for several hours Sunday night.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Ford pickup driven by Steven Wisneski of Panama City and a Honda van driven by Lissia Vaughn of Milton were pulled over and stopped on the left shoulder of I-10 near milepost 26 about 5:35 p.m. That’s when a semi-truck driven by Jean St. Val of Winter Haven lost control and jackknifed his trailer. St. Val hit the rear of both stopped vehicles and then crossed both lanes of traffic before striking the guardrail on the opposite side of the interstate.
The jackknifed trailer blocked the eastbound lanes of I-10.
There were no injuries in the crash. Charges are pending against St. Val, according to the FHP.
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2 Responses to “Escambia Wreck Kills One; Santa Rosa Wreck Shuts Down I-10”
tiny-my prayers are with you and your family- I know how much your brother meant to you. All of us at work are thinking of you. I am here for you if you need anything. I love you. your bbf.
it is never good to hear of a traffic related death. thoughts and prayers for the families involved.