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Husband, Wife Killed In Traffic Accident Just Off “W’ Street
January 23, 2013
A husband and wife were killed in a traffic crash involving a single vehicle off W Street this afternoon.
The accident happened about 1:30p.m. on Massachusetts Avenue at Montclair Road, near the Brent Athletic Park. The Florida Highway Patrol said driver 71-year old Elton L. Burkett and 68-year od Nellene H. Burkett, both of Pensacola, were pronounced deceased at the scene byEscambia County EMS.
Elton Burkett was westbound on Massachusetts Avenue when he drifted off the roadway and collided with a tree. According to Escambia Fire Rescue personnel that witnessed the crash, he took no evasive action. Firefighters were on the scene within seconds and begin to administer CPR to both occupants.
The accident remains under investigation by the FHP.
Pictured: An investigation is underway into a fatal traffic accident on Massachusetts Avenue this afternoon that claimed two lives.. Reader submitted photos by Edwin Schaff for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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13 Responses to “Husband, Wife Killed In Traffic Accident Just Off “W’ Street”
Wow! So sad to hear of this tragedy 3 years later. I worked with Nellene at Roche Biomedical / LabCorp back in the 80’s and 90’s. I remember her and her husband to be very nice people. Prayers for peace and comfort to the Burkett family.
I want to thank all of you for the kind words, love and support that you have shown my entire family in this time of unexpected tragedy. I send love and thanks from all of us
Prayers go out to the family. I knew this wonderful couple in my youth have many good memories of them. Lean on Gods love and he will carry you thru his time
My prayers and wishes go out to the family .. May they continue to be together forever in the Kingdom Of Heaven… GOD Bless you ALL…
They were both truely wonderful people and will be deeply missed by all of us here. The family is in our thoughts and our prayers. God bless you!
Very Sad, but yes, i am glad they went together; however reagrdless i am very sure it is still extremly difficult. Prayers for their families!!
I believe this is the parents of an old school mate of mine. My prayers to you Kevin and your family at this time.
knew this fine couple back when I was in middle school….they will be truly missed by so many people….I am thankful that at least we can rest assured that they are now in the arms of our Heavenly Father
your right baebae we dont know how
and we dont know when but at least the went out with each other
We will miss you soooo much granny and poppa! We love you!!!!
a sad end of a life
So sad of a lost both of them at the same time let keep the family and all in our Prayers
Well….thats the way we want to meet the LORD…both at the same time that is.
You never know when…you never know how….May God bless this family and comfort those left behind…