Alabama Man Arrested After Escambia Wreck

November 24, 2012

An Alabama man was arrested after a Thanksgiving Day traffic crash in Escambia County.

Magno Aden Gonzales, 27, of Lillian Ala., was southbound on W Street approach Marcus Pointe Boulevard when he failed to stop for a red light, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.  His Dodge pickup truck collided with a Ford F150 driven by 54-year George Thorsen of Pensacola. The impact pushed Thorsen’s vehicle into a 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by 54-year old Doris Falzone of Pensacola.

Gonzales attempted to run away from the scene, according to the FHP, but was stopped and held by bystanders. He was charged with DUI, no valid driver’s license and leaving the scene of a crash with injuries.

Falzone and and Thorsen received minor injuries in the crash and were transported to Sacred Heart Hospital.

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