3 Injured In Crash At Cantonment Church

October 20, 2011

Three people receive minor injuries in a two vehicle wreck Wednesday night on Highway 297A in Cantonment. The injured were transported by ambulance to local hospitals following the wreck about 8 p.m. in front of Heritage Baptist Church.

The Florida Highway Patrol says 18-year old Joseph Franklin Collins on Cantonment was northbound on Highway 297A when he crossed over the southbound lane while attempting to turn into the church parking lot. Collins’ 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse was hit near;y head-on by a 1979 Chevrolet Caprice driven by 28-year old Charles Raymond Pugh of Pensacola.

Collins told troopers he did not see the other vehicle before making his turn. He was charged with an improper left turn, according to the FHP.

Collins, Pugh and a passenger in Pugh’s vehicle, 36-year old Herman Jermain Dillard of Pensacola, all received minor injuries.

The Cantonment and Ensley stations of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded to the call.

Pictured: At least two people were injured in this accident Wednesday night in front of Heritage Baptist Church in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.

Comments

5 Responses to “3 Injured In Crash At Cantonment Church”

  1. cookie on October 21st, 2011 6:12 pm

    You’re in my prayers Joey!

  2. Deep South Survival on October 20th, 2011 7:04 pm

    What is with all the crashes up here? Seems like there is one everyday.

  3. pbare on October 20th, 2011 5:18 pm

    The kid thought he was moving into a left hand turn lane. And it’s not a good area, safety wise. It’s poorly lit and the speed limit is too high for conditions. I hope the people are all ok.

  4. really? on October 20th, 2011 11:34 am

    You have never seen radar run on this road? Then you don’t drive it often I see troopers and county at least once a month. I drove by this accident last night looked like a bunch of teenagers.

  5. Everett on October 20th, 2011 12:24 am

    A very dangerous and high traffic road in my opinion. I travel this road a few times a week. Always speeders and tailgaters along that area. I’ve never seen a trooper or county car running radar as long as I’ve lived here on that stretch of the road.

    Hope these folks are ok.