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Interstate Crash Claims Life Of 19-Year Old Escambia County Man
November 9, 2022
A single vehicle crash on an interstate ramp claimed the life of a 19-year old Escambia County man Wednesday morning.
The man was traveling north on the I-110 ramp to I-10 westbound when his SUV went off the roadway and collided with a guardrail and concrete traffic barrier about 9:10 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
He was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected.
The man was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital where he later passed away.
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12 Responses to “Interstate Crash Claims Life Of 19-Year Old Escambia County Man”
Just as “Mother” said know one on this comment thread was there. I lost control of my vehicle on this curve a few years ago. It wasn’t because I was going to fast, or because I was texting.. It was because I had a tire that was low on air that I wasn’t aware of and it caused my car to lose control. Luckily, I was able to stop before hitting anything or anyone. But my point being, stop judging when you dont know. This young mans family is grieving enough and should not have to deal with people being disrespectful on top of that.
Another life claimed to Dead Man’s Curve.
wrong.. people speeding curve
“Mother” I agree with you ….. so many hard hearted comments. on this thread.
He was like a little brother to us and we will miss, love and never forget him. I know your in heaven, take it easy man.
Before writing a comment please think about the families of the individual who was lost in this vitality. As I was not there and I would presume none of you were either we cannot know exactly why this individual lost control. It’s a 19 year old boy that his mother and father no longer have I think about how your comments make them feel what if this were your child rest in peace young man
Not trying to critique the wreck or driver.
My heart goes out to the loved ones.
Prayers to family sincerely.
Drive the speed limit, wear a seat belt and be alert, most accidents resulting in death will not happen.
It’s not the curve, or the car. It’s a lack of knowing HOW to drive.
Any modern car can take that curve drama free if you know how to drive.
This means being able to sense what the front and rear tires are doing, and what to do to influence this.
It’s understanding oversteer and understeer. It’s using the throttle to control the attitude of the car. Hitting the brakes is often the worst thing you can do.
This is a decreasing radius curve, and that’s the part that trips people up. The radius of the curve gets tighter as you are coming around and heading back southwestward.
My heart truly goes out to this young man’s relatives and friends. However this accident did not have to happen. I travel this entrance to I-10 on a regular basis. It is true that this can be a dangerous curve, but if everyone would drive it at the speed which is plainly posted there is no danger at all, and wear your seat belts while driving and riding in your motor vehicle. The bottom line is simply this: obey all the traffic laws and keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you.
Keep your eyes and mind on your driving.
Quit driving cars like bumper cars.
Stay safe and use your ppe.
RIP
Been on this curve many times. If NOT paying attention, the curve will throw you for a loop a and wreck your life. It’s very dangerous if texting and driving or have some other form of distraction going on. Especially at night! And if there are people behind you that tailgate your vehicle to go faster, it’s best to slow down and stay the speed limit. Although there is good railing, it’s still dangerous coming off the I-110 North bound. Sad day for this young person’s family. Maybe a slower speed limit is needed.
Another life claimed to Dead Man’s Curve. This is what the tow truck drivers have nicknamed this interstate exchange. My husband has fished several vehicles out of the woods and unrolled many accidents on this curve. People try to take it to fast and loose control. That’s why there is a speed limit.