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Flomaton Woman Dies Following Century Traffic Crash
October 10, 2012
One person had died as the result of a two vehicle wreck this morning in Century.
The Florida Highway Patrol said 50-year old Sara R. Daw of Flomaton was southbound on Highway 29 at Hudson Hill Road when she stopped for a school bus that stopped in the northbound lanes to pick up children. James A. Richburg, 52,of Brewton was southbound in a 2008 GMC Sierra pickup on Highway 29 when he failed to stop and rear-ended Daw’s 2001 Chevrolet pickup.
Daw was transported by Escambia County EMS to Jay Hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. Richburg received only minor injuries.
Charges against Richburg are pending a traffic homicide investigation, according to the FHP.
The Century, McDavid and Molino stations of Escambia Fire Rescue were dispatched to the crash, along with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
Pictured top and inset: The driver of this white pickup died as a result of injuries received in a traffic crash Wednesday morning in Century. Pictured below: The driver of this pickup rear-ended another the white pickup. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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41 Responses to “Flomaton Woman Dies Following Century Traffic Crash”
@ Vance….. you should maybe apply to the Florida Highway Patrol, as it seems to me that you would not have to go thru the hundreds of hours of investigation tactics it takes for one to become a traffic homicide investigator. Certainly you should visit http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-driving-safety/accidents-hazardous-conditions/crash-test2.htm
to take a look at the impacts and damage caused by (you guessed it) 35 mph vehicle crashes. In a recent study conducted by IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) it is estimated that with a 33% increase in vehicle weight, it increases the likelyhood of death in the opposite vehicle 8 times that of a vehicle of the same weight.
So…. All that I am asking for everyone involved is for you to keep your assumptions to yourself because BOTH of these families are hurt. No one any worse that the Daw’s..
Cuz I’m sorry for your loss I pray god gives you peace and comfort
Woody, Nothing can stop the pain from the loss of a Mother. It is a pain like no other. Find strength in the Lord, family and friends. Find comfort knowing that she is free from pain and at peace. Your Mom will always be with you.
God BLess all those involved….
This accident was terrible. I was heading north when I came upon the traffic stopage for the accident. There is absolutely no way that this kind of damage would have happened if the 2nd vehicle was observing the speed limit of 35 mph.
To both families,
I pray that God gives you peace and that love conquers this tragedy in Jesus name.
Woody, I am sincerely sorry for your lost. I will be praying the Holy Spirit comfort you and your family during this tough time. Psalm 116:15. Love you and be encouraged.
im sorry 4 the family i grew up on hudson hill with her she was a sweet lady prayers are going up 4 the family thinking of u 2 christy
WOODY–My most sincere apology to you and your family. My question was not intended to inflict any more sorrow than you now have. I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive my error. May you be able to find peace. Once more I apologize.
I am so sorry to have to read this and find out about such a tragedy.
Sara was a very caring and concerned even for the least of people. She could
never make a difference in the quality or class of people and she often showed much kindness to me. I will pray for the family and life is short, as a vapor the word says. May God be a comfort at this time as well as the strength of the future days.
I don’t know either of the famlies but it sadden me to here this kind of new. May GOD be with both families and loved ones during this time of need.
we will be praying for yall woody
Woody if there is anything we can do for your family in this time of need please let us know we are very sorry.. My 2 boy’s heart’s are broke because of Dustin .. Please give me call or text me so we can get yall some food and whatever else yall need we will do anything to take cooking and cleaning off of you guy’s, love yall lot’s I’m going to inbox to your fb ..
So sorry for this families loss, may god be with each and every one of you; in this time of need… Prayers are with the family, friends and loved ones…
Everyone , im truelly sorry for your loss.Sara was an good person and loved her family dearly, she meant alot to alot of people…Sarah , you will be missed ,but god needed an another angel ,,,love tabbie
Sara was like a second mom to my children! That was their maw maw and I am deeply hurt that she is gone! To the Daw family…I love every one of you and I am SO SORRY about Sara! My sons are both devastated! And it is wrong to get on here when people just lost a loved one and say that she was wrong to stop for OUR CHILDREN when they were getting on the bus!
To Woody
What a great person (Child of Christ) you must be to respond to others in the way that you have in this terrible time. My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family, as well as the other person involved. Remember only those that know Christ can respond to such situations with love and kindness as you have.Truly an example for other Christians to follow. Others must remember also that satan is the author of all evil and confusion. Bad things have always happened to good people and will continue untill Christ comes to take his children home.
Regarding your comment MOLINO JIM MY MOM IS GONE I DONT APPREICIATE YOU SPECULATING WHAT HAPPENED OR WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT. BUT IT HAPPENED. ONLY GOD KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED AND I WILL NOT QUESTION HIS WORK. I THANK ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. ONLY GOD HIMSELF HAS THE ROLL CALL WHEN ITS OUR TIME. ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE UNTIL ITS TAKEN AWAY FROM YOU.
I am so saddened to hear this. Sara was a wonderful, kind-hearted Soul who always took such good care of my dog when he wandered over there….Praying for the family…my heart goes out to you guys….
So sorry to hear about Sarah have known her for along time. Prayer. For the family
My prayers are with both families involved in the situation.
No median there
I am deeply saddened to hear this. I practically grew up with the Daws and they were wonderful. My prayers are with ya’ll.
“Molino Jim” wrote —
>> I have one question–does 29 have a median at that location? If so she should not have stopped in the south bound lane for a north bound school bus.
It is a paved median/turn lane, so stopping would have been in accordance with the law:
Traffic to stop for school bus. —
316.172(2)
The driver of a vehicle upon a divided highway with an unpaved space of at least 5 feet, a raised median, or a physical barrier is not required to stop when traveling in the opposite direction of a school bus which is stopped in accordance with the provisions of this section
Sorry for all involved. I have one question–does 29 have a median at that location? If so she should not have stopped in the south bound lane for a north bound school bus. I tend to slow down when I see a school bus stopped even if I know I do not have to (but that’s just me). I normally stop for funerals by pull onto the shoulder of the road. But I’ve seen cars stop in the middle of a traffic lane, which is nothing but an invitation for a wreck. Be it legal or not to have to stop for a funeral (different states have different laws on this) I do not want to be rear ended, so I move to the shoulder. May the family try to find peace.
Praying for both families,
Praying for the family.
so sorry to hear this. tristen her grandson comes to our church and was always coming to my house before they moved. my prayers go out to all of them. rip
Sarah and I were friends since as far back as I can remember. I know the other driver as well, and I am positive in saying that his heart is broken over this. My deepest prayers go out to both families in this. God Almighty will bring them thru this.
im so sorry to hear this about sarah we all love and will miss her dearly
Saddened to hear our friend lost his mom in this tragedy, also sadded to hear long time friends were on the other side of this tragedy, prayers are being lifted up at this time for both families, God will work this out just keep the faith ,There isnt any more loving people in this community as the ones involved, Bless these families Lord ,,in you name we ask ,
Prayers for the family and all involved.
My thoughts and prayers going back home to this family!
May God be with family and friends at this time. Keep your faith.
i am so sorry for the family , i also know this lady, and i am sadden to here she has past . i am praying for you all . god bless
Praying for EVERYONE!! I LOVE YOU ALL!!!
I am really good friends with thia family. i know she is in a better places but it ia not gonna be the same without her here. May god be with her family and her loved ones this time of tragedy.
GOD be with both families at this time.This is such a small community that everyone knows everyone and our hearts are hirting for all of you, not just the immediate families but all of the families and friends, it is so intwined. Just know we are all here for you and are praying for God’s grace.
My heart breaks for a special friend, this was his mom. Thoughts and prayers sent to you and your family!
Oh my gosh, how sad. Praying for all involved.
Prayers are with the families.
Prayers for the family