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Freak Accident Sends Tree Crashing Into Van On Highway 97
August 7, 2008
A freak accident on Highway 97 sent a man to the hospital Wednesday afternoon.
State prioners from the Century Correctional Institute were cutting trees on Highway 97 about a mile south of Tungoil Road. One of the trees, a large dead pine, fell onto a passing van.
Authorities said the man was not seriously injured. He was transported to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola reportedly with some cuts and bruises.
The van belongs to Sweetwater Medical, a home health company, in Pensacola.
The accident happened about 1:40 p.m. between Walnut Hill and Dogwood Park on Highway 97. It is still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. They have not yet released the name of the van’s driver.
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7 Responses to “Freak Accident Sends Tree Crashing Into Van On Highway 97”
people ought to know before the prisoners are out in there area they cause more problems than good, or hasn’t anybody seen that yet???
Not really a freak accident…Just a regular accident! Glad he’s alright!!
Oops! After re-reading the article, I realize that state prisoners working was correctly reported. The point I am trying to make was that the tree was dead, but it did not just fall over; it was cut down.
Your article states that the dead tree falling on the vehicle was a freak accident. Maybe the fact that DOT was using state prisoners instead of experienced professionals to cut the tree down should be mentioned. Why was the road not closed at the time that the tree was going to be felled?
poor guy!!!
OMG!!
OOPS!!!