Possible Police Chase Ends With Wreck, Vehicle Fire

February 4, 2017

A reported police chase from Santa Rosa County ended with a vehicle crash and fire in Escambia County early Saturday morning.

The crash and vehicle fire were reported at the intersection of Rockey Branch Road and East Quintette road about 12:05 a.m. Initial reports indicated that the vehicle was being chased or closely followed by deputies from Santa County for an unknown reason prior to the wreck.

The driver of the vehicle fled the scene of the crash.

The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Further details, including information about the possible police chase, have not been released by the FHP or the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.

NorthEscambia.com photos by Kristi Barbour, click to enlarge.

Comments

10 Responses to “Possible Police Chase Ends With Wreck, Vehicle Fire”

  1. BentStraight on February 4th, 2017 11:29 pm

    It is a particularly bad time to be running from the cops while there is an ongoing manhunt for as triple murder suspect, that’s a good way to get killed!

  2. David Huie Green on February 4th, 2017 7:00 pm

    REGARDING:
    “Have you ever looked in the mirror and realized that you are no better than that criminal you’re standing next to?”

    Not usually.
    Do you?

    David for better mirrors

  3. Esc co leo on February 4th, 2017 11:56 am

    Most “nice cars” are rentals that are rented by another person so they can’t be traced back to them when they run. When we go to the person who rented the car, it’s always “I loaned it to Joe blow and I don’t know who he loaned it to” or “what, it’s not in my driveway? Then it was stolen….”

  4. bewildered on February 4th, 2017 11:08 am

    No follow-up needed, it would be the same each time. No driver on accident scene – therefore no arrest. Owner of vehicle is located a day later, states he knows nothing. He was not at home at the time or was asleep and vehicle must have been stolen. Insurance pays for a new car, case closed.

  5. anne 1of2 on February 4th, 2017 10:34 am

    Looks like fleeing is the new game, more exciting. Ever notice how new these cars are?Makes me think they must have a job. Are all of these drivers on a drug? All texting? North Escambia.com needs a new Feature called Follow Up – Who are these people and what were they thinking?

  6. Ellenb on February 4th, 2017 10:02 am

    @ area resident…..sure do

  7. mick on February 4th, 2017 9:42 am

    No need to wonder about that we are surrounded by scumbag criminals

  8. John Q. Public on February 4th, 2017 8:56 am

    There are lots of people who would rather not get tied up with our corrupt and money-hungery judicial system. Luckily for us, “area resident” seems to be a clairvoyant, why not just call the cops and tell them the “criminal’s” names? How arrogant and judgemental can a person be? “Innocent until proven guilty” ring a bell?

  9. Charles Manson on February 4th, 2017 8:34 am

    Have you ever looked in the mirror and realized that you are no better than that criminal you’re standing next to? Douche

  10. area resident on February 4th, 2017 6:12 am

    Two accidents are reported in today’s edition, both drivers fled the scenes. If they hadn’t “been up to something,” they would not have fled. Do you ever wonder if you are standing next to a criminal at the grocery store or gas station?