No Injuries In Wreck At Ernest Ward Middle School

April 26, 2013

There were no injuries in a Thursday afternoon wreck in front of Ernest Ward Middle School.

The accident happened about 6:15 p.m. on Highway 97 when a driver left the roadway and struck a crape myrtle tree next to the school’s main entrance. The 20-year old man refused medical treatment.

The accident was investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol; further details have not been released. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Atmore Ambulance also responded to the crash.

Pictured top: The driver of this vehicle was not injured when he struck a crape myrtle tree (in background) in front of Ernest Ward Middle School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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6 Responses to “No Injuries In Wreck At Ernest Ward Middle School”

  1. William on April 26th, 2013 10:58 pm

    >>I think if my memory serves me correctly, the spelling is Crepe Myrtle Tree.

    Both “crape” and “crepe” are correct.

    The scientific name of the plant is lagerstroemia crape myrtle. “Crepe” is considered the “Southern” spelling, because it is the preferred spelling using by Southern Living magazine.

    Most universities use “crape”, while the USDA uses “crapemyrtle” as one single word.

    (I”m not that smart — looked all that stuff up.)

  2. Bratt Mom on April 26th, 2013 10:25 pm

    I think if my memory serves me correctly, the spelling is Crepe Myrtle Tree.

  3. TN on April 26th, 2013 11:22 am

    Wow that’s one strong little tree to do that much damage.

  4. Herbert Hebert on April 26th, 2013 8:43 am

    Not a heck of a crape myrtle tree. It was just a Chrysler product.

  5. William on April 26th, 2013 7:19 am

    >>>Dang!!!! That must of been one heck of a crape myrtle tree!!!!

    It’s the background of the top pic on the left. It’s been there a long time.

  6. Dang!!! on April 26th, 2013 4:29 am

    Dang!!!! That must of been one heck of a crape myrtle tree!!!!

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