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No Serious In Injuries In Hwy 29, Hwy 97 Crash In Molino
May 17, 2012
There were no serious injuries in a two vehicle crash midday Thursday at Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 61-year old Shirley Peek of Pace pulled her 2006 Kia from the Tom Thumb parking lot into the path a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pickup driven northbound on Highway 29 by 56-year old Erbie Pritchett of Century.
Both drivers refused medical treatment at the scene.
Peek was cited for violation of right of way, according to FHP.
The Molino Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS also responded to the crash.
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14 Responses to “No Serious In Injuries In Hwy 29, Hwy 97 Crash In Molino”
I just wanna point out that my first post was a joke about the redlight. Hence the Bahahahahaha after I said it. A redlight will NOT fix bad drivers!
I predict at least 5 accidents per week here for the next few months. I hope no one gets hurt, but this construction site is a sideshow……….
BarrineauParkDad suggests that the exit from the gas station should be south bound only; it is! There is no break in the median to allow cars exiting from the gas station to cross over and there are laws against going northbound in a southbound lane. Anyone who uses the gas station knows that to go northbound legally you must exit the back of the station and follow the roads to the intersection.
As long as people are going to be inattentive and break laws left and right I’d like to have Jane explain just how a traffic light at that intersection would help. Maybe in a perfect world …………
Time for a traffic light at this dangerous intersection. At least no one was injured…this time.
so glad that nobody got hurt….the only thing hurt was the vehicles and they can be replaced…my Uncle Erbie cannot…I love you uncle Erb…….
In order to pull out from the Tom Thumb parking lot and get hit by a north bound vehicle, you have to travel north bound in the south bound lane to get into the intersection. I witness someone doing this nearly every time I’m there.
The intersection is dangerous enough when everyone is following the proper traffic flow. Most people aren’t look for someone to merge into traffic north bound from the south bound lane. It should be right turn only out of the Tom Thumb parking lot. If you must go north, exit to Hwy 97 and go through the intersection properly.
It comes down to two things, impatience and a total disregard for the rules of the road. Who wants to wait there turn at the intersection, as they should? Mrs. Peek may think twice next time, but probably not.
The problem with this intersection it needs a stop light not a turn lane. Also the intersection’s at Barreneau Park and Molino Road intersection need stop lights and the speed might slow down.
Glad you are both ok. Praying for no post medical / physical ailments. Vehicles can be fixed n replaced, though sometimes unpleasant.
Having said that, there are probably not many of us who have not been the impatient, inattentive driver sitting there waiting on a tow truck. I don’t want to sound self-righteous, I could certainly be more patient and attentive myself. Glad no one was hurt (physically), I’m sure someone’s wallet is going to feel a little pain.
When I pull up to that intersection I can’t see what the problem is. There is good visibility in all directions as well as an entrance lane for the southbound traffic to get up to speed. The things that I can’t see that are part of the problem: Impatient drivers who refuse to wait until the traffic is clear; Inattentive drivers who do not look all ways before proceeding. Fix the drivers (good luck!) and you will fix the problem.
I have lost track of how many times I have seen comments saying that something should be done to prevent these obviously preventable accidents… SO
YES! Something should be done! Common sense and following the established traffic laws should be enforced! Most “accidents” occur because someone is not paying attention, becomes distracted, or feels that they should be able to drive how they want to (not the way they should in most cases).
Installing more lights; more speed bumps; and lowering the speed limit does NOT work. The only thing that those particular traffic control tools effect are people who actually do what they are supposed to.
Install a light, people will try to “beat it” or flat out run through it (as well as running a stop sign). Install a speed bump and they will just go faster to minimize the effect. Lower the speed limit and they will still speed.
The only way to stop accidents like this is to mandate remedial training every few years to re-enforce the current traffic laws and information; as well as stiffer penalties for failing to follow those rules.
There’s nothing wrong with the intersection. People need to pay better attention, be patient, and follow the laws.
They should put up a redlight! Bahahahaha people should just be better drivers!
There are way to many accidents that happen here. Such horrible intersection . Something should be done .