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Driver Charged With DUI Manslaughter In Fatal Cantonment Crash
November 23, 2013
A Cantonment driver has been charged with DUI manslaughter following a Thursday night traffic crash that claimed the life of his 54-year old passenger.
Melvin Pryear, 48, was released for from Sacred Heart Hospital Friday night, less than 24 hours after the crash. He was immediately taken into custody and charged with the death of Albertina McCarty of Pensacola. The Florida Highway Patrol said Pryear was driving under the influence when he pulled into the path of a 18-wheeler near International Paper.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Pryear was traveling north on Highway 29 in a 2004 Chrysler Sebring about 10:45 p.m. when he turned into the path of a southbound 2000 Volvo 18-wheeler driven by 60-year old Standford Britts of Medina, OH. The FHP said that according to multiple witnesses, both north and southbound Highway 29 had a green light as he approached Muscogee Road, but there was no green turn arrow for Pryear.
The front of the 18-wheeler struck the Chrysler, causing it to rotate onto the southbound shoulder at the Raceway gas station. McCarty, Pryear’s passenger in the Chrysler, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Escambia County EMS. Britts not injured.
Pryear remained in the Escambia County Jail early Saturday morning where he was being held without bond.
Pictured: A 54-year old Pensacola woman was killed in this crash Thursday night in Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Smith, click to enlarge.
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9 Responses to “Driver Charged With DUI Manslaughter In Fatal Cantonment Crash”
I want to say that I am so sorry that this happened to our families. Ms Williams was loved by us all and we will continue to pray for both families. Melvin’s Brother; DeeDee
Tina I will miss you much,and look forward to seeing you again. You were my best friend I ever had.
So sad this lady looked after my 87 year old mom before my mom passedshe was so kind tina we will miss you foever
how sad and tragic for everyone involved,all of you are in my prayers…
Alcohol strikes again. Sad, prayers for all involved!
What a tragic chain of events. Prayers to all families involved.
And for all you Stop Light Nazi’s out there…………there were traffic lights at this intersection and an accident STILL happened.
so sad. Two life’s destroyed. Prayers go out
Very sad. Tragic loss of life. Alcohol. Thanks William for reporting the correct story. The mullet wrap stated the tractor trailer was traveling north bound, when you got the facts right. The tractor trailer was southbound!!!!
So sorry for everyone involed! Someone lost their life and someone else will be in jail. Not one person will win. I will say a pray for all!!!