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Flomaton Man Killed; Adult And Kids Critically Injured In Crash
January 20, 2022
A Flomaton man was killed in a tragic traffic crash Wednesday that critically injured a man and three juveniles, according to Alabama State Troopers.
Calvin L. Johnson, 68, was fatally injured when the 2004 Honda SUV he was driving collided with a 2003 Toyota pickup driven by 46-year old Brian T. Grant of Atmore, according to troopers. Grant and the children were transported to two area hospitals in multiple medical helicopters.
The crash happened shortly after 5 p.m. on Highway 31 near Old Atmore Road in the Wawbeek community, about five miles west of Atmore.
Troopers are continuing their investigation.
The Flomaton, Atmore, Wawbeek, Friendship and Lambeth fire departments; the Century and Walnut Hill stations of Escambia (FL) Fire Rescue; MedStar EMS; McMillan EMS; Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office and other agencies responded.
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16 Responses to “Flomaton Man Killed; Adult And Kids Critically Injured In Crash”
I’m sorry to hear about Meatball I will keep the family in my prayers
Livinmolina…why not dispatch as my fire departments to respond as possible,one man deceased, three critically injured juveniles and one seriously injured adult male,I would hope as many respondents as were available would be despatched,this is a serious as it gets without it being all deceased, yes?
Livinmolino. When dispatch pages a dept and nobody is there to respond theu have to page out the next closest one. Then if nobody responds they keep going down the line. In a huge wreck or one where there is trauma and multiple people they will dispatch multiple depts.
@Livinmolino
Multiple units are dispatched to emergencies to insure adequate equipment and personnel are on scene to insure safe mitigation of the incident. With volunteer departments, volunteerism is at an all time low. People seem to have too little time (or are just unwilling) to devote to the training and support required to safely operate in an emergency response role. For career departments, manpower is ay an all time low; somewhat due to many people not being willing to do the job and more so to local government agencies not able or willing to fund the needed personnel.
This particular incident was in a remote location and required a large number of personnel to complete heavy extrication on two vehicles, give patient care to five trauma patients, provide on scene traffic and crowd control, provide remote traffic detour, and handle landing zone operations for three helicopters.
Able bodied people may be able to help the situation by contacting their local volunteer fire department and volunteering their time to be trained and responding to emergencies. It is hard demanding work, but very rewarding to help others in times of need. Others can be sure to contact their local elected officials to express support for the needed funding for adequate personnel and equipment.
A tremendous crash
Prayers
I am heartbroken this is such an awful tragedy I’m praying for both families.
Prayers for both families.
I love all of our first responders!!
Just curious as to why so many fire departments respond to auto accidents and small fires? Do they really require all of the fire crews. I could understand if it was a 6 car pile up, or a large apartment complex on fire. Just curious.
Prayers for Jodie, Brian and children and their family. May God send healing and comfort during this time .
Prayin for both families
R.I.H We love ❤️ you uncle meatball u will be miss it hurt so bad
We are praying for you and the kids, Brian. Hang in there, buddy.
Praying for all of the families, I know Brian has a previous family that is hurting too. People please please slow down and keep your eyes on the road. Driving is a preveledge and I worry every time I get in my truck.
God bless these families. Our prayers are with all involved.
Prayers sent to the Grant family
Brian, praying for you brother!!
Praying for all families involved. Praying for The Flomaton, Atmore, Wawbeek, Friendship and Lambeth fire departments; the Century and Walnut Hill stations of Escambia (FL) Fire Rescue; MedStar EMS; McMillan EMS; Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office and other agencies. Stay safe out there!
Does anyone know how the Grant family is doing?
Holy cow! How the h does this happen? Narrow roads, slow down, please! It might be urs and another’s life u save! Prayers for both, the family of the deceased and the vehicle occupants that the children were in!