Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit By Semi, SUV

May 1, 2012

A 51-year old Escambia County man died after being hit by two vehicles early Monday morning on Fairfield Drive.

Bobby Joe Nobles died as a result of the injuries he received in the 5:40 a.m. accident at Fairfield Drive and “L” Street. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Nobles was running north across Fairfield Drive when he ran into the path of a 2013 Peterbuilt 18-wheeler driven by Michael R. Shamblin, 46, of Palm Court. The trailer of the semi struck Nobles and threw him into the path of a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado driven by James E. Pittan, 50, of Milton. Pittman’s vehicle then ran over Nobles.

The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. There’s no word yet on any charges in the crash.

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