Escambia Man Killed In Milton Wreck After Fleeing Burglary

March 16, 2015

An Escambia County man was killed and another seriously injured in an early morning crash in Milton after they fled a burglary, authorities said.

Passenger Brian Lynn Brown, 27, was pronounced deceased following the 1:11 a.m. crash. He was a passenger in a 2000 Chevrolet C1500 pickup drive by 23-year old Morgan Romero.

Romero was traveling south on Tanglewood Drive when the pickup  left the roadway at the intersection of Rolling Greens Drive. The pickup traveled through a vacant lot before hitting a large tree behind a residence in the 5700 block of Tiger Woods Drive. Romero was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in serious condition.

The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office had responded to a disturbance on Anderson Lane just before the crash. They found that two suspects had threatened a man after entering his RV. The victim pointed out a pickup that was speeding from the scene with the alleged suspects inside. Deputies lost sight of the pickup, but found it crashed into a tree a short time later with Brown deceased.

Both occupants were wearing their seat belts. Any charges in the crash are pending, the FHP said.

Comments

14 Responses to “Escambia Man Killed In Milton Wreck After Fleeing Burglary”

  1. Art on March 31st, 2015 11:20 pm

    Prayers for both family’s ! Both family’s are good people.

  2. Linda Moore on March 17th, 2015 10:19 pm

    All life is precious and it is so sad that one bad decision can cost so much. Think of the families before you post. So sorry for your loss.

  3. Alex A on March 17th, 2015 12:05 am

    Will this be considered a felony murder charge if death happens in a crime,by Florida law?

  4. Erica on March 16th, 2015 9:05 pm

    So sad, I pray for all involved.

  5. wow on March 16th, 2015 8:27 pm

    Wow this accident was just a street over from me and I knew nothing about it!! Thank you north escambia for posting and keeping us informed.

  6. DavidHuieGreen on March 16th, 2015 8:24 pm

    Nobody else is responsible for what happened to the two.

    Guilty of a crime or innocent of a crime, the driver drove, the rider chose to ride.

    Regrettable but self-inflicted.

  7. Christy on March 16th, 2015 4:42 pm

    Rip Brian. You was a sweet kid whenever you came to cash your check. Gone to soon.

  8. SAD on March 16th, 2015 3:16 pm

    So very sad ! Morgan has made a few bad decisions … Just because this article says they threaten someone dosent make it so… Just PRAY for everyone involved ! thanks

  9. Just pray on March 16th, 2015 2:09 pm

    I’m sure your no saint, Mr. Karma comment… You might wanna be careful because you are not perfect and maybe KARMA hasnt got you yet, obviously… Someone lost there life, NOW isnt the time to be passing judgement… Someone who has a small child. Maybe you should trying praying instead of worrying about Karma…

  10. Captn Kaoz on March 16th, 2015 1:44 pm

    Rough day at work.

  11. Bob on March 16th, 2015 1:33 pm

    Karma?

  12. CARTHA on March 16th, 2015 1:27 pm

    Sorry for the loss but another reason why you shouldn’t commit crimes.

  13. shannon on March 16th, 2015 1:20 pm

    Prayers for both families

  14. Audrey on March 16th, 2015 10:49 am

    Condolence to the family of Brian Lynn Brown. Sorry for your loss. I hope Morgan Romero recovers.

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