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2 Injured In Hwy 29 Crash
April 18, 2012
Two women were seriously injured in a single vehicle accident on Highway 29 north of Molino Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Alicia Potter, age 30 of McDavid, was southbound on Highway 29 near Cotton Lake Road when she ran her 1999 Buick into the median before over-correcting, crossing the southbound lanes of Highway 29 and hitting a ditch embankment.
Potter and her passenger, 31-year old Summer Rogowski of Pensacola, were transported by ambulance to West Florida Hospital in serious condition.
Charges against Potter are pending, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The Molino and McDavid stations of Escambia Fire Rescue, Escambia County EMS and the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the crash.
Pictured: Two people were injured in this single vehicle wreck north of Molino Wednesday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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6 Responses to “2 Injured In Hwy 29 Crash”
Regardless of wich way the rear end of that vehicle swings, keep the front end pointing straight. Carefully turn the wheel in the direction the rear of the vehicle is swinging to.
Works for me anyway, with rare exception.
I had Mr. Weed for driving training at Century High and he rammed that down our throats – don’t over-correct! It has saved my life (and probably a few others) several times. I tried to drill that into my kids’ heads – don’t know if I succeeded or not – but they are still alive, thank Heavens. It would be easy to panic though. Praying.
I hate that happened I went to school with Alicia. She was a sweet girl.I hope things are gonna be. ok.
REGARDING:
“Driving 101: DO NO OVERCORRECT!!”
I’m pretty sure she didn’t do it on purpose.
You have different coefficients of friction as you change from asphalt to grass to asphalt. Further, having some wheels on grass and some on asphalt further complicates matters. It would take quite a bit of practice to learn how to deal with those complications. The safest practice after running off the road is to slow down as much as possible ere trying to re-enter the road. Another biggie is to pay attention and avoid running off the road in the first place, not that I haven’t done it myself, but it’s always safer not to do it.
David hoping they are well
and more cautious next time
There should not be any charges against her! Single car accident…it was an accident and shes hurt. Thats enough!
When will people learn? Driving 101: DO NO OVERCORRECT!! That should be the first thing drilled @ driving classes. It’s much better to ride it out on a piece of grass or dirt beside the road while easily slowing down, than to jerk the wheel back onto the road. (See Exhibit Above)