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AT&T Employee Killed In Traffic Crash
April 3, 2016
The Florida Highway Patrol has released the identity of an AT&T employee that died as the result of a traffic crash Thursday at intersection of Davis Highway and Olive Road.
The FHP said late Saturday that 45-year old Willie Ray Bonds was pronounced deceased at Sacred Heart Hospital about six hours after the crash.
About 3:27 p.m., 73-year old Henry Simpson of Pensacola was traveling north on Davis Highway when he ran the red light at the intersection in his 2005 GMC Envoy, trooper said. Simpson’s vehicle struck Bonds’ van on the driver’s side.
Bonds was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where he was pronounced deceased at 9:12 p.m. Simpson was transported to Baptist Hospital with serious injuries.
Alcohol was not a factor in the crash, and both men were wearing their seat belts. Any charges in the crash are pending the outcome of a traffic homicide investigation, according to FHP.
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24 Responses to “AT&T Employee Killed In Traffic Crash”
My AT&T brother… “You fought the good fight, finished the race, kept the faith”; now, God has welcomed you home! Family and friends, weeping may endure awhile but joy will return. Let’s trust in God, for He is the One and True Judge!
I had the pleasure to work with Chip on several occasions over the past year as he supported emergency services call centers. He was a dedicated professional and pleasure to work with. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and coworkers and my deepest sympathies to his lovely fiancee. May the love love and support you have together see you through this difficult time.
Rest in Peace Mr. Bonds
R.I.P. Chip, it was a pleasure working with you. Airbus DS Communications Tech Support.
Chip Bonds is my Brother & was one of nicest person you can meet , this week has been hard & it’s not over , but Chip would not want pre judge what happened, we need to wait tell the FHP investigations over with , if there no medical issues with the other driver yes by all means he needs to be Charged with vehicle homicide , Chip was going to be getting married next month for the first time in his life , Chip Bonds viewing is Friday @ 5 to 8 funeral service 11 AM Saturday morning @ Faith chapel north , in lieu of flowers like any donations to the Shriners temple , may Chip RIP
As a Bell System Brother, My Sincere Condolences to the Bonds Family. RIP SSIM-CALIF. LOCAL 9510
Age doesn’t make a bad driver..I have seen 20-30-40- year olds do the same stupid thing. A lapse in judgement does not make a murderer. At 73 yes he should be evaluated after such a tragedy. My prayers for the Bonds family and friends.
RIP Chip…..I dispatched for AT&T & had the pleasure of working with Chip for about 10 years….He was one of a kind, never in a bad mood….He will be missed…
Rest in Peace Chip- please keep opinions of accident to yourself
Have respect for the family’s reading this
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this very difficult time.
Rest in Peace…my thoughts and prayers to family and friends. I find it shameful to see people seemingly blaming the victim instead of the person at fault. Sounds much like liberal logic to me.
A murder charge requires intent. There was none in this case. Grounds for vehicular manslaughter – possibly. Medical condition or not – I strongly suspect age was a big factor. Cognitive abilities such as discerning speed/distance decrease. Reaction times slow. An individual can become momentarily overwhelmed with a split second decision and react incorrectly. Annual driving road tests for individuals above 65 should be mandatory – in my opinion. My prayers go out to Mr. Bond’s family and friends. May God give them strength in this time of sorrow.
I think charges should be made to the other driver vehicle homicide
Some of you people saying people shouldn’t be in a hurry to go once light turns green are ridiculous. The person that ran the red light sounds like the one that was in a hurry. If he had no medical issues then indeed he should pay.
It was my uncle. No matter if he meant for it to happen or not he needs to be held accountable. If your a certain age your saying just give him a pass and its ok. NOT. what if this was your family. He was in the wrong. And he didnt have a medical condition. He sis it now he needs to pay. Murdee no, but manslaughter absolutely.
Everyone please pray for my family during this hard time. Chip was an awesome man and will be truly missed. Pray for Mr Simpson and his family as well. RIP our sweet Chipper !!
Aman Al…….That car is just like a gun in your hands if not used right
>>I was at the intersection at the time of the crash I was north bound waiting on the light the driver that cause the crash was south bound not north bound
The FHP report states northbound.
Without a doubt that driver who has to beat the light will be stopped at the light ahead. We end up directly behind them too. Coming home to our families should be the goal. The other drivers have families too, let’s try to remember that. There is no place to speed to anyway!
I agree with Bob….take your time and pay attention to others on the
road just because it’s green doesn’t mean go….don’t be in such a hurry
Murder, I’m very sure a 73 year old didn’t wake up in the morning and decided to run a red light and have someone die .Just maybe, he had a medical condition at that time.
I was at the intersection at the time of the crash I was north bound waiting on the light the driver that cause the crash was south bound not north bound
Prayers for Mr. Bonds family and friends. Too sad a tragedy.
Prayers for Mr. Simpson and family and friends. A heavy burden to carry forever.
Please, WAIT a few seconds at Any traffic light in our area to make sure nobody is trying to beat the light or is distracted in their driving.
People are in such a rush nowadays…nothing is worth more than getting to your destination safely and without harm to another.
Prayers and sincere sympathies to all family, friends, & coworkers of these men.
Hold the driver accountable for his actions. No excuses not to pay attention when your on the road. It is MURDER, NO EXCUSES, if you have a license to drive, you should be held accountable. I feel for the Mr. Bonds family members.
Rest in peace Chip, you will be missed.