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Woman Critically Injured In Highway 4 Crash At Escambia River Bridge
December 15, 2024
One person was critically injured in crash at the foot of the Escambia River Bridge in Century Saturday afternoon.
Authorities said a loaded utility trailer that detached from a SUV struck a Toyota Camry about 2:40 p.m. The Camry then struck a guardrail.
Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to remove doors and the roof in order to free the adult female driver of the Camry in about 15 minutes. She was airlifted to a Pensacola Hospital by LifeFlight.
The driver of the SUV was not injured, nor was the driver of a third vehicle that suffered minor damage.
The crash happened on East Highway 4 near the Escambia River Bridge. The bridge and Highway 4 were closed for over an hour in both directions by the crash.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. The Century, McDavid and Molino Stations of Escambia County Fire Rescue, Flomaton Fire Department, Escambia County EMS, Escambia County Sheriff’s Office and Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office responded.
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11 Responses to “Woman Critically Injured In Highway 4 Crash At Escambia River Bridge”
WOW!!!!
went to Jay thru Century today12-20-24
Most of the litter isstill on the side of the road from this accident.
WHAT A SHAME ANDDISGRACE!
Prayers for the lady who was injured in this accident and her family. If she recovers, there will still be a lifetime of daily reminders of this 100% preventable tragedy.
Someone pilfered the garbage left behind but the person responsible for this accident should come pickup the remainder of their trash they left on the side of the road.
The same thing happened to me on hwy 4 close to there trailer came off of truck hit me and knocked me off the road totaled my car but I wasn’t hur
The driver of the truck kept going that’s been happening too much
It amazes me the people who simply do not rope or strap their cargo down . Just some rope tied to the sides with just some common sense. Clothes fly off, kids toys , etc . Just a month ago I picked up a bed headboard off Highway 4 . It musta been 125 lbs just guessing. I can only imagine it hitting a vehicle at 55 mph .. NOW … not only that but no chains ?? Come on people use some plain common sense. You would not want a 1000 lb trailer hit you or loved one out on the road . Inexcusable. I’m sorry but that driver needs to take safety classes from DOT or some kind of education on road safety.
Unbelievable… inexcusable,, very negligent and irresponsible
Not all , but many have no lights or tags,
Praying for all involved, especially the woman who had to be airlifted. I pray that she will be OK in Jesus name.
This is so sad. I pray that God is with this woman and her medical team and she survives. Prayers for her family too. Anyone who pulls a trailer should know safety chains are there for this very reason. Their neglect for safety caused this poor woman to be critically injured.
I see trailers all the time without safety chains. It is a moving violation with points for a reason. Sadly it is not routinely enforced.
OMG!! Yes, I am a woman, but I have been towing trailers, open bed, and cargo trailers for years. My dad taught me what to do, and how to tow. I always do many checks before I pull out of my driveway to make sure the chains are on right, the lights are working, and my tires are in good shape with the right amount of air pressure. I have also seen many old trailers, some look to be falling apart, being towed with junk on the trailer that are not tied down. Praying for the person that was injured, and praying for a full recovery.
Having been in the towing industry for a lot of years it disappoints me to see how many people tow compromised trailers and especially those who do not have or hook up SAFETY CHAINS this is a sad example of what can happen. Prayers for the injured
…too many old trailers in disrepair on all roads on our area , some overloaded with no tie downs or restraints on cargo..and safety chains not in good working order..LEO’s.should be more diligent in checking on these..