Two People Pushing Pickup Struck By Vehicle On Hwy 29

May 22, 2012

Two people pushing a vehicle on Highway 29 in Ensley were critically injured when they were struck by a SUV Monday night.

Matthew William Faessel II, 22, and Nicholas Ray Snelson, 18, were pushing a 1997 Ford Ranger in a Highway 29 turn lane at Broad Street. The vehicle was rear-ended by a 2000 Ford Explorer driven by Eric Lee McCuistion, 36, about 11:15 p.m.

Both pedestrians were transported by ambulance to Sacred Heart Hospital where they were listed in critical condition. McCuistion suffered only minor injuries.

Charges are pending in the crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Comments

9 Responses to “Two People Pushing Pickup Struck By Vehicle On Hwy 29”

  1. Debbie on May 23rd, 2012 12:39 pm

    Praying for Nic, Matt and the families… This was such a blow after all the Snelson family has been through!

  2. prayyy on May 22nd, 2012 8:02 pm

    Praying for matt, nick & their families! I know you guys are stong enough to get threw this & yall have tons of support! We love yall!

  3. Jlw on May 22nd, 2012 2:29 pm

    Both guys are in my prayers, ! i didnt know nick as well as i knew matt , and i hope that both pull through, last update i got (fb) they are still both in critical condition and nick has lost a leg, and has a punctured lung…. matt is still unconsous(sp) and has a filter in his heart, matt has a wonderful girlfriend that has stood by him during this hard time , and they also have a 3 year old little girl who needs prayers!

  4. Sandy Poole on May 22nd, 2012 12:50 pm

    Snelson family we are praying for Nick and his friend. We will stand firm in knowing that God will do a miracle.

  5. Robbie on May 22nd, 2012 11:57 am

    Nic…know that the youth group at Harvest Christian Center is praying for you.

  6. susan on May 22nd, 2012 11:43 am

    correction* the Snelson family has already been through so much. Gotta love auto correct

  7. KB on May 22nd, 2012 11:04 am

    Nick, hang in there. Everyone is praying for you and loves you very much.

  8. susan on May 22nd, 2012 10:48 am

    I can’t express how sorry I am to read about this accident ….I hope Nicholas and Matt will be ok praying for you boys and your families. The Sheldon family has already been through so much.

  9. MH on May 22nd, 2012 8:59 am

    We are so sorry about what has happend. Know the good Lord and other angels* are with both famillies.