Jay Man Flees After Century Motorcycle Crash

February 9, 2013

A Jay man was injured in a Friday night motorcycle wreck near Century.

A passerby spotted a wrecked motorcycle in a wooded area on Tedder Road near Elsie Davis Road about 6:45 Friday night. First responders determined the accident had occurred an unknown period of time prior to it being reported; the motorcycle engine was almost cold.  Rescuers were unable to find anyone after a search of the wooded area.

The Florida Highway Patrol later determined the accident had occurred about 5:30 p.m.  As 56-year old Thomas Hall approach a curve, he applied the brakes too quickly and locked up the rear tire on his 2007 Suzuki motorcycle and lost control. Hall then fled the scene of the crash, leaving the motorcycle behind, according to the FHP.

Hall was treated at Jay Hospital for minor injuries.

The Century Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS  also responded to the crash.

Comments

4 Responses to “Jay Man Flees After Century Motorcycle Crash”

  1. Not You on February 11th, 2013 5:34 am

    @David Huie Green: As and EMS worker I can assure you that patients are transported prior to arrival of law enforcement. Once the Trooper has processed the accident scene he or she will go to the ER and speak with the occupants of the vehicle.

  2. Steve Fulford on February 10th, 2013 11:07 am

    Perhaps he was picked up and transported by a concerned citizen.

  3. Henry Coe on February 9th, 2013 6:05 pm

    Fled the scene? Those a tough choices. Lay there in pain and possibly die or go to the hospital and deal with the bike later.

    I guess to make it worse, he fled the scene of an accident with injuries. Shame on him. He should sue himself.

  4. David Huie Green on February 9th, 2013 1:22 pm

    He may have just thought he needed to see a doctor rather than wait a few hours on the highway patrol.

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