Motorist Rescued After Hitting Deer, Falling Off Bridge

September 7, 2017

A motorist that had just hit a deer with their vehicle fell off if an I-10 bridge Wednesday night, prompting a rescue effort.

A man and his wife were traveling westbound on I-10 just past the Florida Welcome Center when they collided with a deer. The exited their vehicle, uninjured from the collision. Then, for an unknown reason, the man then stepped or fell over the concrete bridge railing. He fell about 20 to 25 feet to the ground below.

Multiple stations of Escambia Fire Rescue assisted in the rescue effort, including a special operations team using a ladder truck and rope rigging.  The man was transported to an area hospital by Escambia County EMS with multiple injuries.

The rescue shut down I-10 westbound for over an hour.

The deer did not survive.

To see a photo gallery and watch the rescue step-by-step, click here.

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


Comments

3 Responses to “Motorist Rescued After Hitting Deer, Falling Off Bridge”

  1. Elmo on September 7th, 2017 6:48 pm

    Wow!! How far and how many times will those first responder heros go and risk their own lives because of our mistakes!!? I see your dedication and grit!! Thank God for everyone of you guys and gals that exceed the normal human realm of expectations!! True heros!!!!

  2. Nana of 16 on September 7th, 2017 10:11 am

    Thank you GOD for First Responders. (Police, Fire and EMT’s) And good citizens too!

  3. Jackie Johnson on September 7th, 2017 7:45 am

    I listened to this rescue on my husband’s fire radio and it seemed to go smooth like clockwork. Thanks to all involved.

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