Second Motorcylist Dies Following Saturday Crash Near Century

July 29, 2015

An Alabama man died Tuesday afternoon from injuries he received in a motorcycle crash Saturday evening that claimed the life of his wife.

Wilmer Rankin Barnes, age 54 of Stockton, was pronounced deceased at 1:39 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Wilmer Barnes was westbound on a 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle on Highway 4 near Canoe Creek just after 7 p.m. Saturday. The Harley left the roadway in a curve and struck a culvert, causing the motorcycle to overturn.  Barnes and his passenger, 55-year Linda Ann Barnes of Stockton, were both ejected from the motorcycle. Linda Barnes  was pronounced deceased at the scene by Escambia County EMS.

Both occupants were wearing their helmets.

NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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2 Responses to “Second Motorcylist Dies Following Saturday Crash Near Century”

  1. Sis on December 17th, 2015 2:31 pm

    Happy Birthday JunBug ….Hope you and Linda are enjoying dancing in Heaven. Love and miss you terribly!! Christmas want be the same this year.

  2. catman on July 28th, 2015 3:24 pm

    So sad. Prayers for them and there family.
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