Pedestrian Killed In Escambia County

March 12, 2015

Escambia County has recorded another pedestrian fatality.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 57-year old James Glenn Braddock of Pensacola was attempting to cross New Warrington Road when he stepped into the northbound lane, directly into the path of a Volvo driven by 24-year Matthew Charles Murray of Easton, PA.

Murray was  unable to avoid a collision and struck Braddock with the right front of his vehicle, the FHP said. Braddock was transported to Baptist Hospital by Escambia County EMS where he was pronounced deceased upon arrival.

No charges have been filed in the crash.

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9 Responses to “Pedestrian Killed In Escambia County”

  1. Michelle on March 16th, 2015 4:10 pm

    @Puddin

    I saw that same man this morning at 5:45 am. White shirt, tan pants… DID NOT SEE HIM until I was right up on him. Walking between the curb and the side white line! DANGEROUS!!!

  2. cliff e joiner on March 15th, 2015 8:43 am

    Walk facing traffic. Not with traffic.

  3. I Saw on March 14th, 2015 7:16 am

    I saw a woman near Target on Nine Mile the other night. She was waiting for the light to cross the road. She was wear a high viability reflective vest, a bicycle helmet with flashing light and carry g a flash light. When the traffic light turn in her favor she crossed the road…..

  4. Puddin on March 12th, 2015 6:06 pm

    So sad.

    About the clothes, yesterday I came across a man in white shirt and tan slacks in the early morning hours. I didnt see him until I was about 100′ away. No matter what clothing is worn, unless you are paying close attention, you just wont see them.

  5. Jason on March 12th, 2015 4:44 pm

    @ Thinker…..the roadway was made for moving vehicles. Pedestrians are the ones who should be extra cautious about the chances they are taking when they opt to walk in the roadway – at night – in poor lighting – while wearing dark clothing – or for being under the influence.

    I promise you its easier for the pedestrian to see my headlights coming at them long before I will see them in the road and hope to avoid them. That extra second or two a pedestrian waits on the side of the road before crossing – allowing traffic to completely clear – may be those precious seconds that will prolong their life.

  6. kk on March 12th, 2015 4:33 pm

    Rest in Peace Glenn.

  7. Thinker on March 12th, 2015 12:18 pm

    Municipalities are strapped for cash these days but there is a major lack of sidewalks and crosswalks to accomodate pedestrians in many cities and this is inexcusable especially with so many homeless and low-income people who just don’t have cars. It’s a matter of priorities. But drivers must be more aware that people drink and use drugs and sidewalks are scarce. Using cell phones while driving at night is especially foolish…anywhere.

  8. Gman on March 12th, 2015 4:44 am

    I do not think any color clothing is going to help you when you step
    ” directly into the path ” of a vehicle. This is a battle you will lose every time. I do agree that you should take every precaution you can.

  9. emschick on March 12th, 2015 3:38 am

    I think if I was a pedestrian walking on any road I’d go out and get some high vis clothing before starting my adventure. Way to many fatalities in the news lately.

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