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Cantonment Pedestrian Hit And Killed On East Kingsfield Road
March 28, 2018
A pedestrian was hit and killed Tuesday night on East Kingsfield Road near Majestic Drive.
Jason Strother, age 34 of Cantonment, was walking eastbound on East Kingsfileld was he was struck by a 2003 Dodge Charger driven by 41-year old Patrick Bell of Cantonment about 9:15 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Strother was pronounced deceased at the scene; Bell was not injured.
Any charges in the crash are pending the outcome of a traffic homicide investigation, according to the FHP.
Photos courtesy Al Showers, WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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21 Responses to “Cantonment Pedestrian Hit And Killed On East Kingsfield Road”
Not a day goes by bubba i wish I could take back all the mean hurtful things I ever said to you you were more than a brother you was a precious soul taken to soon…I know your watching over me and jacob and Jess and gma and dad and the rest but bubba i really wish I could hear your voice one last time im so sorry jason I didnt walk with you im so sorry you have no idea how much this kills me everyday to wake up with that night always stuck in my head..Dear Lord please watch over me and my family and please give my two brothers and uncles a big bear hug for me because if I would…you know it in a heart beat i would
I love you jason and im so sorry bubba i didnt walk with you
@ Mike, I’ll second that reflective jacket.
Such a tragedy to hear of such, so sorry to hear of the loss of this poor man. These roads do need more lighting, pedestrians please wear lighter clothing and vehicles need to slow down drastically.
The so called ignorant man that was killed was my older brother Jason he ment the world to us his family me losing my big brother has made me feel a pain I’ve never thought I would experience myself Jason I’m never gonna forget you bubba and I’m so sorry I didn’t walk with you I should’ve been watching you instead of cleaning the house omg we love baby boy you rest peace now and go be with God bubba R.I.P. Jason L. Strother 9/11/1983 – 3/27/2018 9:15pm age 34 Jason I will defend you my brother anyone who dare says you was in the wrong can come speak with me our house we love you bubba sleep in peace forever and ever… Gone but never Forgotten….
I’m so sorry. My father was hit and killed on 9th and creighton, in Pensacola last september. I know excatly how it feels. Keep your heads up
@JS,
From my family to you….THANK YOU! But, like you said you heard him take that one breathe because he actually passed on impact. The coroner told us this morning that the breathe you seen him take was actually just his body shutting down. He did pass away. His funeral is Tuesday at Eastern Gate. Family is 12-1. Friends are from 1-2 and services are begin at 2. Thank you for stopping to help.
No one knows anything about Jason and what his mental state was. Yes, he was walking on the wrong side of the road. In the state of Florida you walk against traffic so you can see what is coming towards you. If you want to argue that then argue with the investigators that told me that when I was waiting on scene. Jason was a good person but the devil had a grip on him that he was fighting hard. As Jason’s family is saddened by the fact that all these people just drove by. At least we know Jason was not alone and had one good Samaritan in this pittiful town.
I am sorry to hear this. I live close by to the location. As for the broad issue of pedestrians and traffic, I just want to add that I am amazed and shocked on how many pedestrians don’t even bother to look at cars or proceed with caution. They live like they have a protective bubble around them and could never get hit or hurt. Both the pedestrian and drivers need to pay full attention. I am surprised, based on what I see, that pedestrians are not struck much more frequently.
@Renee Strother – I am so, so sorry for your family’s loss, but you should know that that is not the law for pedestrians, so that you can help others from suffering from a terrible accident like your nephew. See Perry’s post – the Florida Statute (law).
@JS I’m sorry you had to go through what you did. I was in an a wreck about a year ago and I never got to think the man who helped me. But I’ll never forget. But I will also remember how people would just drive by and take pictures I even saw a couple actually sit and watch. I don’t know what is wrong with people they are very different. I’m sure the man you helped was very thankful that someone was so kind. Thank you for just being who you are.
I was headed westbound and as I was approaching the site I noticed a couple of cars headed towards me in my lane. They were driving around the accident. As I came up to the scene I noticed a man lying in the middle of the road so I quickly pulled over. There was only the driver and passenger of the vehicle involved, and another women who pulled over and was on the phone with 911 as I walked up. I heard the man take a breath, but it sounded like a struggle. I didn’t hear any breathing after that breath so I proceeded to administer CPR until the ambulance arrived. Sadly, it was of no use. Another man pulled over and asked if there was anything he could do shortly after I arrived. I was amazed to see only one person come up after me to ask if they could help. If I was driving down a road and saw a body lying there or saw someone administering CPR, I would stop to ask if I could assist in any way. Every person driving by should’ve offered assistance, but only a certain few did. I’m disheartened to know if I am in a traffic accident it might be too late by the time a good Samaritan decides to help.
Seems to be some confusion on the law as far as pedestrians walking along the road. I believe the statute still requires you to walk against/facing traffic. I copied the following from the Florida Statute website – see paragraph (4):
The 2017 Florida Statutes
Title XXIII
MOTOR VEHICLES
Chapter 316
STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
View Entire Chapter
316.130 Pedestrians; traffic regulations.—
(1) A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device specifically applicable to the pedestrian unless otherwise directed by a police officer.
(2) Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic control signals at intersections as provided in s. 316.075, but at all other places pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and be subject to the restrictions stated in this chapter.
(3) Where sidewalks are provided, no pedestrian shall, unless required by other circumstances, walk along and upon the portion of a roadway paved for vehicular traffic.
(4) Where sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall, when practicable, walk only on the shoulder on the left side of the roadway in relation to the pedestrian’s direction of travel, facing traffic which may approach from the opposite direction.
My Nephew was walking with the traffic, which is the law. He never saw the vehicle coming.
Totally agree with previous posts. It makes a lot more sense to face oncoming traffic when walking on a road because both, the driver and the pedestrian can make defensive moves to avoid an accident. . Officials who use chauffeur driven limousines anywhere they go and have no clue make these stupid laws.
This was my cousin!
The reason our parents told us to walk or ride bikes facing the traffic was so we could see the cars coming and get out of the way. Today, people walking and biking just assume they have the right of way. That said, if there’s no sidewalk or shoulder to speak of, they have to walk on the edge, and that’s where it is up to the driver to be fully aware.
I’m sure the family of the deceased is interested in hearing about his imperfect actions.
@Chris, only vehicles (a bike is a vehicle) have to go with traffic. If you are walking, running, you should go against traffic so you can see what’s coming., and jump out of the way if necessary. I do agree with you that bikes should get to go against traffic, as well.
I drive those roads all the time as a delivery person. I regularly see kids and adults at night walking or bicycling with dark clothes, walking/riding in the road or close to the road. Some act like they just dare you to hit them. I’ve had many close calls myself. I think there should be more lights in a lot of areas, but pedestrians and drivers also need to use some common sense. I don’t know whose fault this accident was, but I’m sure it could have been prevented with some common sense and alertness by both parties. My sympathy goes out to this man’s family.
Yea, that’s the rules I learned as a kid… But now theres laws that say you can only go with traffic… And bikes have lanes on a highway with posted speeds of 65… Too many dumb changes that people with no clue have been pushing onto the future generations… I guess you are supposed to trust people to be perfect instead of watching out for yourself and preventing accidents by being aware of your surroundings #2018
Simple rules may save your life: always walk on the left side of the road – face the incoming traffic. Wear a reflective jacket – this is the most important thing, otherwise you are invisible at night. If you see a car approaching step off the road onto the grass/dirt/ whatever.