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Escambia Man Struck And Killed While Standing Outside His Disabled SUV
January 2, 2021
An Escambia County man was struck and killed while standing behind his disabled vehicle.
The Florida Highway Highway Patrol said the 37-year old man was standing behind his disabled SUV on the Highway 90 Escambia River Bridge about 9 p.m. Thursday. A 22-year old Pace man traveling westbound on Highway 90 in a pickup truck did not see the stopped SUV and hit both the SUV and the man.
The man’s pickup continued into the eastbound lanes and struck another pickup truck. The 48-year old driver and his 14-year old passenger suffered minor injuries. Both were from Pace.
The 22-year old Pace man that struck the SUV suffered only minor injuries.
The FHP is continuing their investigation.
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2 Responses to “Escambia Man Struck And Killed While Standing Outside His Disabled SUV”
PEOPLE DO NOT BELIEVE IN MOVING OVER EVER…… RIP
Sorry to hear this happened. This is pure tragedy. It is very dark along the escambia river area and needs more lighting. But I also have to ask why someone would be standing behind their stalled vehicle? Also, why would they be in the lane for traffic? There are emergency lanes and there is plenty of room to have simply steered your vehicle out of the way onto emergency lanes or the grass. There are many questions that I assume will go unanswered. For all motorists, if you feel your having vehicle troubles, please steer your vehicle into the emergency lane or grass OFF the roadway ESPECIALLY if it’s a very dark area. Also, put your hazards on and keep your lights on. Also, back away from your stalled vehicle in case someone is not paying attention to the roadway. This will likely save your life. You can replace a car but you cannot replace your life. Please be safe everyone and pay attention to the roads.