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Teen Critical After Highway 97 Wreck; FHP Says It Was The At Fault Driver’s Second Wreck Of The Day
March 10, 2023
A teen girl was critically injured when the car in which she was riding was rear-ended Thursday afternoon on Highway 97, and troopers say it was the second wreck of the day for the at-fault driver.
A Chevrolet Silverado driven by a 51-year old Pensacola woman was northbound on Highway 97 at Pilgrim Trail when she rear-ended a Hyundai Sonata driven by a 56-year old Molino woman., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The Hyundai then left the roadway and crashed into a large tree.
The driver of theHyundai and a 15-year old female passenger were transported by Escambia County EMS to Sacred Heart Hospital.
According to FHP, it was the second crash on Thursday for the pickup truck driver; troopers said she was involved a wreck earlier in the day while driving a car. FHP said the woman was not impaired and was issued a citation.
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12 Responses to “Teen Critical After Highway 97 Wreck; FHP Says It Was The At Fault Driver’s Second Wreck Of The Day”
Sounds like she doesn’t need to be driving at all.
Florida law authorizes any physician, person, or agency to report to FLHSMV an applicant or licensed driver who may not safely operate a motor vehicle due to a medical condition. These referrals must be based on medical conditions or symptoms that could affect safe driving and not the age of the driver.
The report must be made in writing, giving the full name, date of birth, address, and a full description of the alleged physical or mental disability that could affect the driving ability of any person over 15 years of age. If information is missing or not included it will invalidate the form. The Medical Referral Form (72190 English / 72190 Spanish) should be used to report these concerns. Law enforcement officers can also refer a driver for reevaluation when completing an accident report.
Reports will only be used to determine the qualifications of the individual to operate a motor vehicle on Florida’s highways. Medical reporting is confidential under section 322.126, Florida Statutes, and no civil or criminal action may be brought against any physician, person, or agency for providing this information.
All were good comments, but let’s not forget the driver of the Hyundai. She needs our prayers also.
If she wasn’t impaired by drugs or alcohol, was it because she was on her phone? What distracted her to not see the blue car in front of her? Faulty brakes? They need to investigate for the cause. A young15 yr old little girl is in critical condition and the family needs answers.
Looks like the crumple zones on that Hyundai worked perfectly though.
Praying for this young lady and her family.
Praying too for the driver at fault.
How long before we all commit to giving complete attention to our driving?
take this ladies license before she kills someone..
oh, man. i’m thinking of the injured girl and hoping she pulls through. hopefully she was wearing a seatbelt. Please, everyone, don’t forget to buckle up.
“FHP said the woman was not impaired and was issued a citation.” Second crash in a day? She may not have been impaired by DUI standards, but certainly would meet the requirement of having her license taken for the purpose of re-evaluation and examination, right? FHP could and should use this tool in the box to help make our roads safer, but you never read or hear about it. Just give ‘em a ticket and let ‘em drive away.
The driver may not have impaired due to a medical or drugs but she needs to be retested as to her driving abilities and vision. How many drivers have two vehicle crashes in less than 24 hours?
A wreck on 97 leaves young lady in critical condition. Hopefully she will make a full recovery. Highway 97 needs law enforcement pure and simple! The person driving the pickup rear ended the Hyundai and was not “impaired” what does that mean? Nor drunk? No drugs? It appears she definitely has a problem to rear end a car at a fast rate of speed. Her second wreck of the day? Just a citation?
Wow! 2 at fault wrecks in one day! Time to hang it up before you hurt someone else!