Adult Injured, Kids Saved By Car Seats In McDavid Wreck

November 21, 2011

First responders are crediting the proper use of car seats for saving a baby and toddler from severe injuries in a single vehicle rollover Monday early afternoon in McDavid.

The accident happened about 12:15 p.m. on Highway 29 about a half mile south of Highway 164. A 25-year old female lost control of her Lincoln Towncar while northbound on Highway 29, ran off the roadway and flipped over into a concrete ditch. The female suffered non-life threatening injuries.

A 3-year old and a 3-month old in the vehicle were reportedly properly restrained in car seats and suffered no apparent injuries. All three were transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.

The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further details were not available.

Pictured above and below: An adult female was injured and two young children were uninjured in this single vehicle rollover Monday afternoon on Highway 29 in McDavid. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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16 Responses to “Adult Injured, Kids Saved By Car Seats In McDavid Wreck”

  1. dbrazel on November 24th, 2011 6:51 am

    Good job Aunt Nancy and Uncle Ronnie, you did what needed to be done it the blink of an eye. Good thing Uncle Ronnie carries his knife in his pocket..love ya both and I’m sure the family of this mother and children are very grateful..

  2. Amber on November 23rd, 2011 2:03 am

    Garren, that is why mommy ALWAYS tells you and Maya, ” WE DON’T take off our seat belt.” We never know when we may wreck, and we always want to be ready. Because mommy just wouldn’t know what to do without you guys! I love you, son. We can’t wait for you to get home on Thursday! <3

  3. Garren on November 22nd, 2011 9:05 pm

    Thank you God for the seats that saved my brother and my other brother. It gave me a shock very bad and all the seat belts can help people. I love you Mom and brothers and sister. Bless you Mom. (dictated by Garren – 6 yrs old)

  4. ngd on November 22nd, 2011 10:52 am

    @ Amber, there is no thanks needed for doing what was right…your children are so sweet..I wanted you to know what your 3 yr old said…He said “I didn’t like that ride”..He was so cute when he said that…again I am so glad it turned out alright…

  5. Nancy Bout on November 22nd, 2011 10:10 am

    I’m glad you n babies are OK.
    I know Amber always put her kids in carseats
    And made sure they were properly restrained!!
    I am sorry for accident, yet seeing firsthand and
    Experiencing firsthand that carseats and seatbelts
    Make a HUGE difference!!I know of a woman who died
    From no seatbelt, recently.I lived from the seatbelt
    And my children as well.
    I agree it’s the law for a reason.I applaud you Amber GOD BLESS!!

  6. Amber on November 22nd, 2011 9:52 am

    God deserves all the glory in this story. Tomorrow is the two year anniversary since my son, Maddox died. So, this is already a hard time for our family. I am extremely grateful to those who stopped at the scene of the accident. To the folks who took my children out of the car, and then comforted them while I was unable to. You are truly unsung heros, and I wish I could thank you all personally.

    While I am flattered on all the compliments on how my having the boys properly secured in their car seats kept them safe, I kind of think it is sad. In the fact that it is so note worthy when a parent does what they should do, every time. If that is the only message from the accident, I pray it is received by somebody! You never put your children in the car and expect to wreck, but you should ALWAYS plan as though that is the case. Greysen (3 yrs) and Grant (3 months) are no worse for the wear because of God’s mercy and their safety seats.

    Thank you again to all of those who stopped. The whole thing is still foggy to me, probably from hitting my head so hard. So I am not even sure I thanked any of you.

  7. Baebae on November 22nd, 2011 5:31 am

    Give GOD all the praise and glory….not too many of these turn out as good as this one did…..this is a loving and caring mother

  8. Charlie and Laura on November 21st, 2011 8:26 pm

    You rock, Amber! So glad the prayers (and carseats) worked! We love you!

  9. Elizabeth on November 21st, 2011 7:59 pm

    car seats, seat belts … it’s the law for a reason.

    Way to go, momma! Excellently done!!!

  10. amber on November 21st, 2011 7:30 pm

    Just came home from the hospital with minor injuries. Few staples in my head, glass, and some cuts. Not a hair on my babies were harmed! Thank God. I have always been very much in to car seat safety and making sure they are properly being used.

    I would like to thank those of you who stopped to help us!

  11. leigha (her best friend) on November 21st, 2011 7:27 pm

    Omg my best friend was the driver of this car..thank god they are uninjured..I hope she is doing ok I haven’t heard from her yet

  12. so on November 21st, 2011 6:55 pm

    FINALLY a caring, responsible, wise parent who makes darn sure her kids are in their car seats and buckled up good.

  13. Kayla on November 21st, 2011 2:52 pm

    Thank God the babies are OK and were in their seat/seat belts properly. Prayers for the mom!

  14. Caitlin on November 21st, 2011 2:44 pm

    So glad that the mother was using the carseat so many people dont anymore…

  15. Gembeaux on November 21st, 2011 2:12 pm

    Thanks to God that the children were safe! So glad that the driver used the proper child restraints, preoperly!

  16. nancy darby on November 21st, 2011 1:55 pm

    We were right behind her…I am so glad everyone was alright..Scared me…

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