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Driver Seriously Injured In Highway 97 Crash
November 5, 2014
A Walnut Hill woman was seriously injured in a two vehicle crash on Highway 97 in Molino Wednesday morning.
The accident happened about 8:40 a.m. in the 1200 block of Highway 97, about a mile north of Molino Park Elementary School. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 69-year old Annette Williams of Walnut Hill was southbound on Highway 97 in a 2003 Ford Explorer when she drove off the road into a dirt driveway and began to make a U-turn in order to head north.
She failed to see a southbound 1993 Dodge W-150 pickup driven by 29-year old Gregory Perritt of McDavid. The front of the pickup collided with the driver’s side of the Explorer.
Williams was trapped in her vehicle for a short time until firefighters used the Jaws of Life to free her. She was airlifted by LifeFlight to Sacred Heart Hospital in serious condition. Her passenger, 42-year old Anthony Williams of McDavid, and Perritt were treated on the scene. for minor injuries.
The accident shut down Highway 97 in both directions for over an hour.
Annette Williams was cited for making an improper U-turn and no seat belt.
The Molino, McDavid, Century and Cantonment stations of Escambia Fire Rescue responded to the crash, along with Escambia County EMS.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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12 Responses to “Driver Seriously Injured In Highway 97 Crash”
I thank you for your prays and best wishes. We all make mistakes . This was my mother and she had serious injuries. So to those with in kind words. Forget you. Judge not that we maybe judged
Tootsoe, I’m sorry some people say unkind and hurtful things about others they should stop and think what if this was a loved one of their’s. I will say a prayer for your grandmother and wish her a speedy recovery and for the others involved. If there are any other negative comments on here just ignore them because it’s coming from a person that’s not thinking or caring. There are many more positive, caring and loving comments on here.
I hope she recovers from her injuries.
Rather than focusing on the illegal U-turn, society should focus on why she was NOT wearing a seatbelt! How many must die or be severely injured before each of us demands that our family members buckle up every time?
Really,people think she just turned and didn’t look! She just didn’t see him coming.like you never ran a stop sign or red light,for you didn’t see it.
When is seen the picture of the Ford Explorer that opens this story I wasnt able to breath! Reading to discover that it was not the same vehicle I thought it was thank goodness!!! My thoughts and prayers for all those involved!
Please people. Prayers are needed here, not negative comments. Been a rare few times where I have looked, and did not see anything, then suddenly a car flies by. My thoughts and prayers are for all that are involved, and I do so hope, Tootsoe, that your grandmother will be fine. Prayers for your family to help you get through this difficult time. And I also pray for the people that were involved in this crash, and hope all will be fine.
Pray that everyone will be ok!!!!
People need to watch what they say this was my grandmother for all the negative comments let’s hope your grandmother never gets hit the same be careful how you speak…
for.”me” and for who ever has such negative comments, no one could have known the reason why she turned around that way , but instead of always having something negative to comment about, why cant you just pray that this lady lives, and also that all those that were innocently involed heals well and soon. to GOD be the glory that it was not worse than this!
>>>She failed to see a southbound 1993 Dodge W-150 pickup. Seriously “failed to see” is what you are using?
“Failed to see” is the exact wording used in the Florida Highway Patrol report.
She failed to see a southbound 1993 Dodge W-150 pickup. Seriously “failed to see” is what you are using? LOL How about she never even looked she just made her turn and said they will stop. LOL Then check out the truck that hit her!!! HOW DID YOU NOT SEE THAT COMING!!!??? YOU DIDNT EVEN LOOK IN THE FIRST PLACE THATS HOW YOU DIDNT SEE IT!!!
This is horrible, I hope this women gets better soon!