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Two Dead In Crash After Fleeing From Pensacola Police
January 8, 2025
Two people were killed in a traffic crash after fleeing from Pensacola Police early Wednesday morning.
A Pensacola Police officer attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle near Pace Boulevard and Garden Street, PPD spokesperson Mike Wood said following the 12:23 a.m. incident.
“The vehicle immediately fled from the officer at a high rate of speed and crashed into a pole at Pace and Romana.,” he said. “One of the occupants of the vehicle died at the scene.” The second vehicle occupant was transported to a hospital and died a short time later.
The officer was not involved in the crash, Wood said.
“The officer observed the vehicle turning from a side street onto Pace. The driver saw the officer and began to accelerate at a high rate of speed. The officer made a U turn on Pace in an attempt to pace the speed of the car and to catch up to it. The vehicle crashed before the officer had a chance to initiate a traffic stop,” Wood said.
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6 Responses to “Two Dead In Crash After Fleeing From Pensacola Police”
Who in their right mind drives at such an excessive speed on Pace Blvd. ? I feel sorry for all police officers having to deal with drug dealing individuals and then having to face criticism from the public for doing their job. What always gets me: Knowing you have illegal substances in your car why would you draw attention by speeding or committing other traffic violations ??
There is a reason for summer, winter and all-season tires.
Cold weather does affect traction.
And I did mention his right foot.
That’s the one on the throttle.
All are factors.
@Paul
No way the weather was a factor…
Running at 80mph WAS
I ride/drive late night often because the traffic is minimal, I have them turn around on me all the time. I know they’re just checking me out and running my tag with their tag reader. I just keep on rolling and usually just break off after a few minutes. I’ll bet the cold roads caused him to lose traction too. That and his right foot.
How stupid. You lost your life for what reason? Praying for your family and friends that God can guide you to understand why this had to happen.
Death penalty for running from the LEO.
MIGHT CHANGE THE MINDS OF THE NEXT ONE!!