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Highway 29 Wreck Claims One Life Near Cantonment
August 21, 2014
A traffic accident near Cantonment claimed the life of an elderly Alabama woman Wednesday night when she headed the wrong way on Highway 29.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 88-year old Dorothy M. Fleming of Robertsdale left Faith Chapel Funeral Home on Highway 29 and traveled south in the northbound lane about 10:15 p.m.
Her 1988 Lincoln Town Car collided with a northbound 2010 GMC Sierra driven by 18-year old Ronald. R Pritchett, Jr., of Molino. The force of the impact caused the pickup to overturn one complete time.
Fleming was trapped for about an hour before being airlifted to an area hospital where she was later pronounced deceased. Pritchett received only minor injuries.
Pictured: This accident claimed the life of the driver of the Lincoln Town Car Wednesday night on Highway 29 near Cantonment. NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Price, click to enlarge.
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10 Responses to “Highway 29 Wreck Claims One Life Near Cantonment”
i have known dottis family for yrs was lucky to a part of it i knew dotti very well she was so full of life loved to dance i see her dancing now she would never of wanted anyone to be hurt this was a terrible accident my heart goes out to all especially her sister who i know is so sad. so glad there was no others were hut badly my thoughts are with u.
My heart is so broken apart with the loss of my dearest friend Dottie. She was a really sweet, wonderful, caring, giving, classy Lady. The last of the original cowgirls from Montana. The last thing she would have ever done is to harm anyone without willfully knowing. She loved everyone she met and became their friend. If she knew you needed help with anything she was the first person to step up and offer her help. She will truly be missed by all family and friends. No one will ever be able to fill her dancing shoes. RIP my sweet friend.
I would also like to send my prayers out to the young man in this wreck and wish him a speedy recovery. Please know that Dottie would have never done this knowingly.
How very sad. What a miracle that no one else was killed. My heartfelt prayers go out to her loved ones.
This certainly breaks my heart. I love elderly people and to see and hear about any of them getting hurt, or killed just tears my heart out. Prayers for the families, and I’m happy for the Pritchett family they didn’t loose a young man. Looking at his truck, it was a miracle, to say the least.
i AM so glad Ronnie Jr is ok! I have been friends with his dad for over 35 years and could not imagine how scary that had to be for him!!!!If he is anything like his dad he is a fine man!!!!
That’s just aweful, I’m glad the young Mr. Prichett is ok. I send my prayers out for both of them.
About a year ago I turned an elderly lady around that was north bound in the south bound lane on AL 113 in broad day light. Expect the unexpected–always. SAFE TRAVELS!!!!
My prayers go out to all involved. Such a tragic accident.
That may be good practice Suzie B. I think about that sometimes when I’m on a dark four lane at night but I also think, What if the person going the wrong way thinks he is driving in the fast lane. Prayers for all involved and may God heal al the heavy hearts tonight.
Sorry for the loss of this life. Very sad. This happens frequently with all the lights and confusion of our roads. My dad always stayed on us about staying out of the left lane just in case someone made a mistake and headed in the wrong direction on a highway or interstate. I’ve had it happen but fortunately was in the right lane when it did and the car missed us. Prayers to all involved.