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2 Pedestrians Die in 2 Different Wrecks
March 21, 2012
Two pedestrians died in two separate wrecks in the Escambia-Santa Rosa area Tuesday night.
The first fatality was reported just before 8 p.m. near Liberty Church on South Blue Angel Parkway. The Florida Highway said 28-year old Emmanuel Jamaal Nelson of Pensacola was walking in Blue Angle Parkway when he was struck by a 1998 Ford pickup driven by 30-year old Justin Shaun Barbour of Pensacola. The are was dark, and Barbour was unable to take any evasive action, according to the FHP. Nelson was pronounced dead at the scene. No charges have been filed.
The second pedestrian was killed about 9:08 p.m. on Hwy 98 in Gulf Breeze, near the Bay Breeze Nursing Home. According to the FHP, 54-year old Deborah Lousie Rector of Gulf Breeze was hit and killed by two vehicle as she attempted to cross the road. She was struck by a 1997 Dodge Intrepid driven by 21-year old Craig Robert Schwartz of Gulf Breeze and a 2005 Lexus driven by 35-year old Gabriel Garon Benjamin of Navarre.
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10 Responses to “2 Pedestrians Die in 2 Different Wrecks”
i personally knew “e” n these stories are horrid i knew his family like they were my own his homies were my homies so basically we were best friends i miss him everyday n think about him he’s gone but never forgotten just like deb will never be forgotten fly high n watch over us
RIP E
Debo will truly be missed by so many people. I worked with Debo at Waffle House. She was a hard worker and loved her job. She had a heart of gold, and would help anyone in need. I looked up to her. She was a great person!
Forever missed
Windi
I am so sorry to hear about this terrible situtation. To be perfectly honest There is not enough street lights all over in Florida. My heart goes out to the Family and friends of the victims. Ms. Nelson I have to say you have the heart of gold letting the driver off. At least he did do the right thing and stopped instead of leaving the scene. I know that does not bring your child back, but he is better off now. God wanted your son more than you did. I am not being ugly. I have to say that to myself everyday for the rest of my life as well since my child is no longer here either.
Just a suggestion…wear light colored clothing, stay away from the edge of the road, if you walk at night, carry a flashlight. No one wants to hit someone on a bike or walking…help us out by making yourself more visable. Too many times I have not seen a person on a bike or walking until I was just feet away from them. My bike has lights and refectors. If I walk at night I carry a flashlight and wear an orange hunting vest. OK, so I look funny, at least drivers can see me!
Pardon me…Mr. Nelson, not Mr. Barbour.
This a very sad article to read. There have been too many pedestrian fatalities lately, particularly on U.S. 98. Just one more reason why establishing public transportation in Gulf Breeze and Navarre would be an excellent idea. Some people have no choice but to walk where they need to go. While it’s true that they should also watch out for their own safety, sometimes that is just not enough.
That said, I’m glad to have read (elsewhere) that Santa Rosa County is expanding some of the pedestrian walkways on Highway 98. If I never see another article like this, it’s too soon.
Rest in peace, Mr. Barbour and Ms. Rector.
I go to school with Deborah’s kids. When i hear about this accident i felt terribly sorry. I pray for the family and hope they have all of the comfort they need. At their ages i would be completely shocked to find out that my mother had been hit by 2 cars.
May God be with these families.
God bless them and their families.