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Cantonment Man Killed When His Truck Crashes Into Escambia Bay
May 13, 2011
A Cantonment man was killed when a pickup truck crashed into Escambia Bay Thursday night in Santa Rosa County.
Rodney W. Faircloth, 25, was pronounced dead following the crash at about 8:15 p.m. at the Highway 90 bridge over the Escambia River. The Florida Highway Patrol said Faircloth was westbound on Highway 90 in a 1994 Ford pickup. when he ran into the median and partial into the eastbound side of the roadway. He attempted to correct the vehicle and traveled westbound in the median before striking a guardrail and overturning into the bay.
The vehicle was completely submerged when first responders from Escambia and Santa Rosa counties arrived on scene. Emergency crews searched for hours for any other victims, using a helicopter, numerous boats and a dive team. No other victims were found; Faircloth is believed to have been alone in the vehicle.
Pictured above and below: A 25-year old Cantonment died in this crash on Highway 90 Thursday night when his vehicle plunged into Escambia Bay. Photos courtesy WEAR 3 for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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6 Responses to “Cantonment Man Killed When His Truck Crashes Into Escambia Bay”
Rodney, we will miss you! What a truly good guy. Sandra,Justin and Brittney, we love you and we are here for you. We are thankful for the time he was next door and Tracy and the boys got to go fishing with him.My family thought alot of him and I thought you would like to know. I pray for the whole family!
So very sorry. May The God of All Comfort comfort you (family and friends), now and in the days to come.
May God bless this family and give them strenght.
My prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. Faircloth. May GOD hold you close, and comfort you!
so sad! may God be with this family!
So young. So tragic. Prayers for this young man’s family. May the Lord comfort you at this time