Nine Mile And Scenic Crash Claims One Life

September 26, 2018

An early morning wreck claimed one life in Escambia County.

Michael Scott Rhatigan, 49, was pronounced deceased after the 12:49 a.m. crash at Scenic Highway and Nine Mile Road. He was northbound on Scenic Highway when he crashed into a concrete center divider and a pole, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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12 Responses to “Nine Mile And Scenic Crash Claims One Life”

  1. Joyce Rhatigan on September 29th, 2018 9:35 pm

    RIP my love, you will always be in my heart! You were the love of my life!!! I will miss you!!!! I love you my Mikey!!!!!

  2. sharon Hull on September 29th, 2018 9:33 am

    Mikey you will be so missed .I worked with you for along time. what a friend . you were my lil.buddy. I miss you already. RIP my friend

  3. David R Propst on September 27th, 2018 7:43 pm

    It’s a dark day. . so many friends are hurting right now. . U will definitely be missed my brother.. I always felt cooler just being around u… Shine on man… We love you!

  4. Greg Crawford on September 27th, 2018 10:28 am

    I met you when I was 15. Can’t believe you’re not here anymore. Rest well Mike.

  5. Anthony Steele on September 26th, 2018 9:03 pm

    Rip my brother I love u and will dearly miss u I hope u shine bright in the heavens above

  6. Tjandra on September 26th, 2018 5:35 pm

    Mikey,

    A lifelong friend of mine so dear to my heart. I am at a loss for words. I know you understand. I love you, my friend. See you on the other side.

    Always,
    Tjandra

  7. Dave Jones on September 26th, 2018 3:25 pm

    Mike~! my dear lifelong friend, I’m heart broken~! My God ease the pain this will cause so many,
    I hope so many don’t presuppose or make comment unbecoming, This man was the coolest, one of the best musicians I have ever had the pleasure of working with….God rest your soul, and keep you, we will meet again my dear friend…..rest now…..

  8. Lisa Empfield on September 26th, 2018 2:14 pm

    R.I.P. Mikey

  9. MMcClint on September 26th, 2018 1:19 pm

    This is definitely wrapping your truck around a pole. Sorry to read that the driver was killed. Is it possible this truck was going at a high rate of speed? Not necessarily saying the driver wanted to go that fast, but maybe a medical condition occurred.

  10. Tommy Pfeiffer on September 26th, 2018 1:14 pm

    Love you always Mikey .

  11. safe driver on September 26th, 2018 10:38 am

    Yikes, I count 9 car crash stories on the front page. Y’all be careful out there.

  12. Lewis Thomas on September 26th, 2018 10:19 am

    R.I.P Mikey