Comments on: One Airlifted Following Two Vehicle Highway 29 Crash

By: S. Lewitzke

S. Lewitzke — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 19:30:47 +0000

Just recently moved to the area. I have never seen such a dangerous highway! There are way too many crossroads for the speed limit!

By: Greg

Greg — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 19:19:47 +0000

It’s not the speed ….not the road….no need for a light….it’s people doing everything that you should not do while driving……mandatory drivers license testing after the age of 60 would be nice!

By: Michelle Rushing

Michelle Rushing — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 16:14:07 +0000

This is a miracle. This was my son and his family going to his new assigned base in the black Trail Blazer. They have bruises and are doing well no broken bones. Please keep them in yours prayers that God will give them a complete healing. I cry every time I see these pictures cause I know it could have been the other way. I could have gotten the call that I lost my oldest son. Please be careful as you travel that highway.

By: KAE

KAE — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 17:24:14 +0000

I live VERY close to this intersection and drive it everyday…I have seen many deadly accidents there. In my opinion it does not really matter how fast the north and southbound traffic is going-you cross when traffic allows you to safely cross. I never take chances at this intersection. Impatience will get you killed behind the wheel. Prayers to those involved.

By: JW

JW — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 16:26:18 +0000

Go ahead and put a light at all crossroads on Hwy 29. You’ll never get to where you need to go unless you drive the backroads.

By: bthompson

bthompson — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 14:22:49 +0000

Yes, saw the afterrmath shortly after. Immediately my husband and I prayed for whomever was involved. It is a bad intersection, but even if there was a light this wouldn’t stop the driving issues at hand. Before the red light at 29 and 97 many, many wrecks at that area and the lanes coming from 97 to the light are pooly thought out by the contractors. There is no turn lane going north on 97 into the
Tom Thumb and traffice will bottle nose with cars trying to get a chance to turn into the station which causes a chain reaction onto 29. Drivers are the responsible ones and God is in control its ujp to us to make the right choices…go ahead or wait…text while driving or not. This is a huge issue going to therapy in Pensacola I see so many texting in the morning work traffic so much distractions and not enough of paying attentioin. Wish the best for all and praying more attentive drivers and of there surrondings..

By: Janet

Janet — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 13:04:42 +0000

This intersection can be dangerous… many drivers get impatient and try to beat the oncoming traffic. Having said that, I also agree that this area does have speeders that are going over the set limit. Not sure but isn’t the speed limit set for 55 in this area? This is one area, my husband and I both keep our eyes on the traffic waiting to enter hwy 29; regardless of the speed limit. Better to be safe than sorry.

By: flmomof4

flmomof4 — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 09:04:28 +0000

Why put in lights?!?
REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT!!!
NO reason 29 should be over 50/55 PERIOD!
Traffic has increased greatly since ‘09 !
Not to mention it is NOT an interstate but has speed limits higher than most of our I-10 with merging & exit lanes. Trying to go from 65+ to a stop or switching lanes is dangerous.
Think of WHY 301… it goes from 45 to 35 through multiple towns.
Reduce the speed and you’ll reduce the risks.

By: Trina Tingle

Trina Tingle — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 23:53:02 +0000

May God lay his hands upon everyone involved in this accident and their families. What a terrible way to start a New Year…God bless and keep you all

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 22:51:31 +0000

My grandfather was killed at that very same intersection while crossing hwy29 going east to Barrineau Park road Hwy 196 back in 1963. Someone that going 80 to85 miles an hour. I agree some type of warning signal should be put at this intersection.