Industrial Park Wreck Claims One Life

September 23, 2011

A 26-year old Pensacola woman died in a traffic crash Friday morning in the Ellyson Industrial Park.

The Florida Highway Patrol said April R. Smith was pronounced dead on the scene of the 5:55 a.m. crash on Copter Road east of Ely Road. Troopers said Smith was eastbound on Copter Road in a 1993 Honda Accord when she attempted to pass a 2005 GMC Yukon driven by Letoya S. Williams, 33, of Pensacola. Smith struck a concrete curb at the intersection and rotated into the path of a 2007 International truck driven by Brandon K. Morris, 29, of Cantonment. Smith’s car then made a low-speed imapct with Williams’ vehicle.

Morris received minor injuries that did not require transport to a hospital. Williams and her passenger, 33-year old Billy D. Williams of Pensacola, were not injured.

Charges in the crash are pending a traffic homicide investigation, according to the FHP.

Comments

18 Responses to “Industrial Park Wreck Claims One Life”

  1. ineke smith on September 27th, 2018 12:39 pm

    i miss u so much lil sis i just try my best to stay srong its been 7 years and it feels like yesterday i love u ap

  2. ineke smith on September 27th, 2018 12:38 pm

    i miss my lil sis and i just try my best to keep my mother in good faith its been 7 years and it seems like yesterday i miss u so much

  3. tasha branch on March 18th, 2015 6:58 pm

    i miss u girly!!!!!!!!! u are truly missed!!!!!!!!

  4. Latasha branch on June 13th, 2012 12:36 pm

    We miss April and love, You will always be apart of our lives. Rest easy girl!!!

  5. KIMBERLY WHITFIELD on October 20th, 2011 9:38 am

    IJUST FOUND OUT YESTERDAY ABOUT APRIL PASSING MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO APRIL’S FAMILY. I WENT TO VIRGINIA COLLEGE WITH HER AND SHE WAS A VERY SWEET YOUNG LADY APRIL WILL BE MISSED BY ALL THAT KNEW HER RIP APRIL!!!

  6. Michelle Pratt on September 27th, 2011 10:26 am

    April will be greatly missed at Jupiter. She was a hard working young lady. Her family and her son are in our thoughts. Aprils spirit will survive in her son …thoughts and prayers..for all.

  7. Miss Kym andFamily. on September 27th, 2011 7:16 am

    I am So sorry To Hear about the lose of Your Love One My Heart and Payers Goes Out to EverOne and Just Know God Makes Know Mistake. and May The Love Of God Be with You All always. The Brooks family.

  8. 429SCJ on September 25th, 2011 6:52 am

    It is very sad, only 26 years old. I did not know this young woman, my prayers are with her family.

  9. Devin on September 25th, 2011 6:06 am

    This is very sad, may she rest in peace and her family heal quickly from the loss. Our prayers are with you all.

  10. uh?? on September 24th, 2011 8:47 am

    this family is in my prayers! very sad to hear of this,from the minimal comments made of this young lady,it seems that she was a great person…so sad to hear this happend!

  11. jenohn gadson on September 24th, 2011 7:56 am

    I can’t begin to explain how hurt I am. April is my friend & my heart. She is in a better place now & may good be with the rest of the families & friends of hers. R.I.P. April

  12. Lorraine Kistner on September 23rd, 2011 4:24 pm

    I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of April. I had the great opportunity to work with her. Her selfless nature and positive attitude were always something that many others could only hope to attain. All who knew her regarded her with great respect and admiration. She always had a smile and knew how to make you laugh. I miss you already April…you are with our great Lord and Savior. I would like to express my sincere sadness and sympathies to her family and friends at this difficult time. All of you are in my prayers.

  13. Michael Ash on September 23rd, 2011 3:11 pm

    April was my coworker. She was a very sweet, polite and hardworking young lady. My thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends who loved her. She and her smile will be missed by all of us.

  14. Tim Spencer on September 23rd, 2011 3:07 pm

    My prayers go out to the family of April Smith .R.I.P

  15. Louise on September 23rd, 2011 2:22 pm

    Prayers and condolences to all involved

  16. Tyrone Calhoun on September 23rd, 2011 1:09 pm

    I was really hurt to hear about my co-worker and friend APRIL . I know how difficult this must be for the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. R.I.P ..APRIL

  17. Allen Williams on September 23rd, 2011 11:42 am

    Being a coworker of hers, she will be truly missed by all. My condolences to the family. Please be safe on the roads.

  18. renee on September 23rd, 2011 11:10 am

    Sorry for the lost of the young girl…prayers to her family and friends people please be careful on the roads ….prayers are also with the Williams and Morris family… May god bless you all