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Motorcyclist Killed In Escambia Interstate Crash
October 20, 2016
An Escambia County man was killed in a motorcycle crash on an I-10 exit ramp to southbound I-110 Wednesday afternoon.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 58-year old Scott Chepan lost control in a curve on the exit ramp, struck a guardrail multiple times and was ejected from his 1991 Harley motorcycle.
Chepan’s friend, who was traveling alongside hime, told the FHP that an unknown gray or silver SUV cut in front of Chepan, causing him to take evasive action.
With the silver or gray sport utility vehicle being in the proximity of the crash, it is being sought as a possible connection to the crash. Anybody with information on the crash or the SUV is asked to call Cpl. Fischer at (850) 484-5000.
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11 Responses to “Motorcyclist Killed In Escambia Interstate Crash”
Why are there no fixed radars in this area baffles me. Great source of income for FHP and will dissuade anyone going over speed limit.
I understand everyones anguish about speed traps to cathc speeders. Reality is FHP is short handed and barely have enough to do there job in this area as it is. I agree there should be laws enfirced but need the manlower to do the job as well. This area just does not lay enough to keep people and sure doesnt to try and hire anyine else to lick up the slack
Wow, we all have a dog in this fight. I feel sorry for this man who lost his life, especially because that ramp is the worst nightmare all day long We need 2 patrol cars clocking those drivers and a helicopter in the air too. The drivers on the ramp to I-110 are insane and yes, try doing the speed limit, they will honk horns, pass on the left or the right and shake their fists too, I am always thankful I don’t get shot at. Where, indeed, are the Police? Double the fines in that area too. The comments here are the gospel truth.
As a patient at Sacred Heart Cancer Center, I have to make frequent trips to Pensacola and each time I’m reminded that the cancer isn’t nearly as likely to kill me as the other drivers on the road. I see many deputies on highway 29, but the sighting of a police officer in the city limits is a rare event.
I always drive down Pensacola Blvd. to Airport because attempting to merge on I-10 is a terrifying prospect. Drivers running 85 in a 45 mph zone there are common. Even traveling the safer route is dangerous. Each time I do, I get cut off, tailgated and honked at because I dare to observe the speed limits. Every trip I see several wrecks, because somebody was in a hurry. I’ve seen drivers zig zag in and out of traffic, only to be sitting at the next red light with all the people they’ve managed to pass – risking everyone’s lives in the process.
My question is where is the Pensacola Police Department?? Do they not have enough officers to enforce the traffic laws? I’ve seen countless deputies from the sheriff’s office with blue lights flashing on highway 29. I’ve never seen a PPD officer pull anyone over. Are they too busy working the accidents to try and prevent more?
If I lived in Pensacola, I’d be screaming for more patrol officers and better enforcement of the traffic laws. I dread each trip I have to make down there, because the city limits are ful of lunatic drivers. Like I said, the cancer probably won’t get a chance to killl me, because I won’t survive the traffic!!
I’ve prayed for the family of and for the soul of this unfortunate rider. If the driver cut off the rider and caused the accident, he or she should be charged.
I own and ride several motorcycles. Over the 39 years that I’ve ridden them, I’ve been hurt 3 times. Two of those were caused by drivers of automobiles. Both of the instances were b/c the drivers claimed not to have seen me. I was wearing a yellow helmet in one… and a full face white helmet in the other and my headlight was on. Motorcycles are dangerous enough without automobiles and I fear death and injury by people who may not be qualified to operate a car or truck. It’s crazy that my right to operate a motorcycle is trumped by an elderly or incompetent driver’s right to operate his or her vehicle.
R.I.P. I know there’s a lot of cameras in that area. I hope they can review them and make an arrest. Leaving the scene of an accident with injuries or death is a serious charge.
This is just another tragic story of an everyday occurrence on any given road you travel, no common courtesy on the road, no following of the rules of the road. People in a hurry to get anywhere as long as they are in front of you…oh and lets not forget texting while driving, oh that’s right no one does that since they passed that law…The days of a pleasurable commute are long gone, now you fight for your life on the road and this biker lost the battle.
Wow John. By that logic we should all drive big rigs because the larger the vehicle the more protection we have. Big rig drivers often walk away when others are squished.
Could have been truck passed motorcycle and the closing speed of motorcycle was too fast and motorcycle driver had to take evasive actions.
Wow Murder…..Thats a pretty huge accusation, but I have on several occasions had to remind myself why I won’t purchase another motorcycle, first my wife might divorce me, but also pure and simple motorcycles, speaking scientifically are naturally unstable machines. The fact is automobiles are more stable because they have 4 wheels, motorcycles have two, It’s not that complicated. I drive a pick-up and have had bikers cut in front of me, and had to wave my fist at them. At the end of the day it’s all about risk. That driver of that SUV may not have a clue about what happened, but I could be wrong. Automobiles offer more stability and protection end of story.
Praying for the family of the biker
If the driver of the SUV is caught, they’ll be charged with careless driving and pay a $168 fine. Cheapest way to get away with murder in this state is to just say “I didn’t see that poor biker trash!”
We’ve seen it over and over.