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ATV Crash Claims Life Of 12-Year Old Flomaton Elementary Student
May 24, 2021
An all-terrain vehicle crash claimed the life of a 12-year old boy in Flomaton Sunday afternoon.
Flomaton Elementary Principal George Brown told our news partners at WEAR 3 that the victim is Logan Mitchell, a sixth grade student at the school.
The ATV crash occurred about 5 p.m. on private property in the area of Upper Creek Road west of the Rock Cemetery, about a half mile from Highway 31. He was airlifted by ShandsCair 6 medical helicopter to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola where he was pronounced deceased.
“At this time the Flomaton Police Department is conducting a lengthy investigation into the total circumstances surrounding the crash,” Thompson said. The Flomaton Police Department and Escambia County Department of Human Resources are investigating. Flomaton Police Chief Chance Thompson said the case will be presented to the Escambia County District Attorney’s Office for review, but at this time no criminal charges have been filed.
“On behalf of the Flomaton Police Department, we send out high respects to the families of both underaged victims in the crash. Our community lost a previous soul, and we together as one are grieving,” the police chief said.
Mitchell was the third Flomaton Elementary School student death in the past year. An ATV accident on May 28, 2020, claimed the life of 6-year old Trayton Adams, and 11-year old Jaden James, was killed in an October 3, 2020, vehicle crash in Walnut Hill.
Pictured: Logan Mitchell. Photo provided by Flomaton Elementary Principal George Brown via WEAR 3. Click to enlarge.
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18 Responses to “ATV Crash Claims Life Of 12-Year Old Flomaton Elementary Student”
I was a friend of Logan and I’m sorry for your loss I knew him in school he was a good kid and didn’t deserve this. Best of wishes
AMEN, Mama. Life is short. Enjoy it while you can. So many people let fear keep them from living life. Even if you do everything right, sometimes you still lose. Praying for you and your family.
As his mama I’d like to say a few words to those who like to voice their opinions. I take responsibility for everything. We raised a kid to love the outdoors and know it can be dangerous but not to fear it. No amount of protection would have prevented this. His time here on Earth was done. I, along with his sisters, and 2 friends were there. It was not a place we hadn’t been over several times already in those last 2 days. It was our path home. Wide open straight stretch. ATVs are not toys but do not judge us that he wasn’t being responsible. It was a plain and simple accident. His time was up and it just so happened it was while he was doing something he loved. We would welcome prayers but keep your negative comments to yourself.
I don’t know this family, but I would like to offer my condolences to all affected by this tragedy. I understand your pain and my heart aches for your loss, I pray for y’all to have strength through these dark times.
Sweet precious face………….may God Almighty give you the strength to get through this sadness and loss……………
Praying for this dear family.
Prayers for the families. Kids think they know everything and use the ATV’s as toys. How many kids have died driving or even riding on the back of ATV’s. Parent’s wake up no ATV’s for underage children to use.
sad, ATVs aren’t toys. Prayers with the family.
My deepest condolences to this young mans family. I pray God surrounds them with His love and comfort. So very sad.
Praying for this family
My condolences to the family and friends of this young boy. I cannot fathom the immense grief they’re going through.
This is sad; pure heartbreaking. Sending up prayers for the family. I pray God to grant this family peace.
May God’s loving presence be with this young mans family and relatives. A child is the greatest gift God gives us other than our salvation. I will definitely be praying for the family.
A very fine fun loving respectful young man. Condolences to the family in this time of their life
Prayers for their families.
Three grieving families in a year from vehicle crashes from one elementary school. So tragic. We all need to remember the responsibilities we take on as drivers. There’s nothing like an article such as this to remind us how precious life is, and how quickly it can end. Preach on to your young ones about being careful. They don’t want to hear it, but MAYBE it will sink in enough to save their life. I wish I had an answer or words of comfort to those that cannot be consoled.
This is a hurtful thing to read.
Prayers for the family and all involved.
God Bless you
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.