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Rain Leads To Several Minor Accidents
April 3, 2017
Heavy rain was a likely contributor to several minor accidents around the North Escambia area Monday morning.
On the Florida Highway in Escambia County, AL, the driver of a vehicle lost control and rolled over in a field (pictured above). The accident happened just a few yards north of the Alabama/Florida line, just north of Highway 99 and State Line Road/Old Bratt Road. The driver of the vehicle reportedly refused medical treatment at the scene. The Atmore Fire Department, Atmore Ambulance and the Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office responded. The accident is under investigation by Alabama State Troopers. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue was also dispatched.
The driver of another vehicle lost control on Highway 29 just north of Champion Drive in McDavid (pictured below). The vehicle entered the median and struck a signpost. There were no injuries. The McDavid Station of Escambia Fire Rescue and Escambia County EMS responded.
The driver of a third vehicle lost control on Highway 95A near Williams Ditch Road and ran into a wooded area. The Cantonment Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded. There were no injuries.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enalarge.
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4 Responses to “Rain Leads To Several Minor Accidents”
I wish people would slow down and pay attention to their driving. I have had young drivers pass me on 95A yellow lines and a curve ahead, don’t they understand there are rules to the road for a reason. I also pull a large horse trailer and I have had people pull right out in front of me then turn one road up don’t they understand you can not just stop with 3, 1000 lb, horses in the back. PLEASE PEOPLE DRIVE WITH RESPECT AND SAFETY.
Sometimes both the weather and speeding are to blame for accidents. The people in this car were not speeding, but were forced off the road by a semi truck. Their car went across the median and also across the opposite side of the road. The semi-truck kept going and no one stopped to check on the drivers of this car. These people had no control over the other driver or the weather.
Why are people blaming the weather for their accidents? It’s not the weather, it’s not driving the right way in the weather conditions. Just because the speed limit is 65, does not mean you should be doing that kind of speed when it’s raining.
Why can’t people slow down during rain? My insurance just went up and we haven’t did anything since last year,I called them they said it is because there are so many accidents in your area. I don’t appreciate having to pay for other people’s foolishness.