Driver Trapped In Highway 97 Rollover, Power Cut To Molino

April 21, 2016

One person was injured in a single vehicle rollover crash on Highway 97 in Walnut Hill Thursday afternoon.

The driver of a pickup truck lost control for an unknown reason on Highway 97 north of Gibson Road, ran off the roadway, clipped a power pole and rolled the vehicle upside down into several trees.  The driver was partially ejected from the pickup and trapped. Firefighters were forced to use the  Jaws of Life to free the man from the overturned truck. He was transported by ambulance to a Pensacola hospital in unknown condition.

Gulf Power cut power to a large area of Molino temporarily so firefighters could safely rescue the man from the pickup.

The accident remains under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further details have not been released.

Pictured above and below: Firefighters use the Jaws of Life to free a driver following a crash on Highway 97 in Molino. The white sheet is protecting the occupant of of the truck from glass and debris. Pictured below: The accident trapped the driver and caused power to be cut for part of the Molino area. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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6 Responses to “Driver Trapped In Highway 97 Rollover, Power Cut To Molino”

  1. Judy W on April 24th, 2016 11:51 am

    This Gentleman is my Nephew and I am Happy to report he was treated and released, he is one very lucky fellow he is expected to recover.thanks for your Prayers and kind thoughts……

  2. charles crumpton on April 23rd, 2016 8:14 am

    I live at this accident location. It is dangerous to pull out on to H97 from our driveway. During the last accident investigate, a car came through the accident site clocked by HP AT 83MPH with two sets of emergency flashers active–both sides of road. Excessive speed on these type roads kill. Sorry MISTER, 55/60 would have prevented the pain and agony.

  3. Jackie on April 21st, 2016 7:49 pm

    I’m praying this gentleman will be ok.

  4. Brande B on April 21st, 2016 4:32 pm

    To many great people taken by auto accidents lately. Let’s PRAY that this family want have to go through the pain of losing a loved one from a auto accident. Like some of us have!!! PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY AND VICTIM THAT EVERYTHING IS GOING TO BE OKAY!!!! LORD JESUS PLEASE WATCH OVER THIS VICTIM AND ALLOW HIM/HER TO CONTINUE TO LIVE THEIR LIFE HERE ON EARTH WITH THEIR FAMILY!!!!! AMEN

  5. WHISPERJET on April 21st, 2016 3:27 pm

    HOPE HE COMES OUT O.K…TOO MANY ACCIDENTS ALONG A FAIRLY STRAIGHT HIGHWAY…GOTTA BE A REASON…

  6. Stephanie on April 21st, 2016 3:14 pm

    Prayers for those involved