Former Northview Student Killed In Traffic Crash

April 7, 2012

A former Northview High School student was killed in a single vehicle wreck early Saturday morning near Gulf Breeze.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 18-year old Robert Dakota Brannon of Navarre was pronounced dead at the scene of the the crash at Highway 98 and Kelton Boulevard at 1 a.m.

Brannon was traveling westbound on Highway 98 in a 2002 Honda Civic approaching the intersection when he left the roadway for an unknown reason. His vehicle first collided with a cement pole located in the northeast corner of the intersection at the entrance to the Grand Pointe subdivision.  His vehicle then rotated and “vaulted” into a cement traffic light pole, according to a FHP report.

Brannon, originally from Molino, transferred from Northview last year.

Comments

31 Responses to “Former Northview Student Killed In Traffic Crash”

  1. katelynn brasch on November 5th, 2017 6:33 pm

    i love and miss you so much!!! this happened so long ago but i just have been thinking about you

  2. jesseandcody on October 3rd, 2012 5:31 am

    we love and miss ya buddy we are holding it down (: <3

  3. rebeka craig on May 7th, 2012 10:57 am

    I cant beleive its already a month , i miss you more than anythin big bro . love and miss youu ♥

  4. Mary Wiley on April 11th, 2012 10:42 pm

    Prayers & thoughts go out to Rubin and the rest of the family.

  5. Caterine on April 11th, 2012 5:50 pm

    Koda we miss u . Love u bro . I think abt u everyday .

  6. brittany wine on April 11th, 2012 2:59 pm

    dakota, i never told you this, but in 5th grade, i had a huge crush on you. you were a very cute, tan, dark haired boy. i cant believe youre the 3rd friend to leave within a year and a half. youll be missed by many, and the little shy girl who secretly liked you.

  7. camren mclemore on April 11th, 2012 11:58 am

    dakota was like a brother to me he was there for me when i needed him and i was there when he needed me. ive been praying for rubin and his family and the lord told me that its just another step in life. love you dakota.

  8. krystal whitehead on April 10th, 2012 10:12 pm

    R.I.P. dakoda i cry every time i think about this u were really sweet to me and i will miss that!!! fly high buddy love you!!

  9. rudy gindl on April 9th, 2012 2:26 pm

    R.I.P Dakoda you will be missed i love you bro

  10. Friend on April 9th, 2012 10:40 am

    R.I.P Koda, you will be truly missed :’(. lovee youu boo

  11. Good Friend on April 9th, 2012 10:19 am

    Dakoda, you always knew how to make me laugh, it’s hard to believe I hugged you Thursday night before you left and now I’l never get to hug you again. I know that one day we’ll all see you again, and I know you’re up there watching over all of us. Flyy highh babyy boyy! We love & miss youu!

  12. alexa tullis on April 9th, 2012 10:10 am

    i didnt know you that well but from seeing you in school you were a great person to be around. i know that you will be missed dearly. so fly high kota… love ya man.

  13. Pey on April 8th, 2012 9:20 pm

    I love you Dakoda, We miss you. Fly high <3

  14. Friend on April 8th, 2012 8:45 pm

    I didn’t know you very well Dakoda, but it’s hard to believe that last week I saw you posting things on Facebook & now you gone.
    Only the good die young <3
    It's such a shame that you're Gone. I wish i would have gotten a chance to know you, & become good friends with you :'(
    It really breaks my heart that you died at such a young age.
    Fly High Koda!
    You'll be missed!
    RIP <3

  15. Ashley on April 8th, 2012 6:06 pm

    Dakota was an awesome guy, he cam to my house a few times and played pool, when I found out I was shocked, I just couldn’t believe it. Dakota will always be missed. Fly high Dakota. Love you

  16. Alexis Carter on April 8th, 2012 5:39 pm

    Koda was such a good friend of mine . He always had my back when I needed him . He always made me smile when nothing else would . He was like a big brother to me . And when I needed someone to cry to , he was there . He was SUCH a good friend . I will miss him so much . I love you , Koda ! Rest in peace babee . <3 You will forever be missed !!! ):

  17. friend on April 8th, 2012 12:34 pm

    William can u please find out his arrangements for us

  18. JM on April 8th, 2012 7:37 am

    Let’s all say a silent prayer this morning for all the young one’s who have been
    taken to soon and given their angel wings, and may we all remember to be
    thankful for all the family we have this Easter Morning.

  19. Kimberly on April 8th, 2012 6:58 am

    Lord watch over this family and comfort them. I don’t know this young man or his family, but I do know that this is the most horrible thing that can happen to a parent. It just breaks my heart.. I am praying.

  20. Josh Johnson on April 8th, 2012 12:53 am

    RIP Koda! I wasn’t a personal friend but knew of him thru friends. But my prayers go out to all friends and family of this young adult! I know he will be greatly missed!! We shall see you again someday good buddy! No worries now your under the care of my Good God!

  21. Josh Johnson on April 8th, 2012 12:46 am

    I didn’t personally know koda but i knew him thru friends and he seemed like a pretty cool person to become friends with and get to know. My prayers and thoughts go out to all of his friends and family! God i pray that you would be with them all and comfort them as they deal with their loss! It might be a long road to recovery but with the help of my Good God i pray that you would make the process a little easier for the family! RIP Koda and we shall see you again one day good buddy!!

  22. rebeka on April 7th, 2012 11:11 pm

    dakoda will be missed . he was the best friend anybody could ask for ,, if i needed something he would help me out any way he could . i love you robert dakoda brannon ,, flyy highh bro </3

  23. Friend on April 7th, 2012 9:22 pm

    Prayers going out to the family and friends who knew him. It’s hard to see things like this happen and I feel like there’s been so much going on with the students of Northview. Heavens gained some Chief angels and God’s going to watch over all who knew him.

  24. Samantha Nowling on April 7th, 2012 7:25 pm

    im so sorry Brandy and Rubin our thoughts and prayers are with you and your familys,,,,its crazy to watch him grow up or any of our friends kids and have them gone the next day

  25. Shelby Green on April 7th, 2012 7:15 pm

    Dakoda Brannon Will Be Missed . /: I Never Thought This Day Would Come .
    Forever Remember’d Never Forgotten <3

  26. molinofarmer on April 7th, 2012 4:46 pm

    Well said Tonia! God be with his family and friends. RIP.

  27. RONNIE BROOKS on April 7th, 2012 4:37 pm

    THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GOING OUT TO RUBIN AND BRANDE FOR THEIR LOSS.

  28. ashley kite on April 7th, 2012 4:11 pm

    I can’t believe this happen !!! He was such a sweet sweet boy and was always smiling :( !!! Heaven got them a special angel !!! We miss you so much koda but we know your with us in our hearts !! We love you, take care of lil Jeremy up there we know you’ve missed him like crazy :( love you !!!

  29. LINDA GREEN on April 7th, 2012 3:42 pm

    Poor child praying for the families strength.

  30. Close Friend on April 7th, 2012 3:06 pm

    Dakoda will be missed by everyone. We love youu babyy. <3

  31. Tonia Allen on April 7th, 2012 2:15 pm

    “We Will Be Reunited Again Someday In Gods Beautiful Kingdom” My Heart weaps sadly for this young mans family..Family come together and hold each other tight..As for GOD.. This young mans Mommy & Daddy will need you tonight! Praying for these loved ones that will so Dearly need you, God! I know this because we lost a loved one to an accident, also.Tomorrow, Easter Sunday will be 5 years ago my Nephew Tejay was killed in a car accident.He was only 16….”They say ill be okay …but… i won’t,,.i won’t..I’ll miss you” ..This song By Miranda Lambert..was written By Blake & Miranda in memory of Blake’s older brother ..that he too lost. When he was 14 his older brother passed away…