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5-Year-Old Critically Injured After Being Hit By Pickup Truck
October 23, 2025
A 5-year-old boy was critically injured when he was struck by a pickup truck Wednesday night in Escambia County.
The Florida Highway Patrol said the incident occurred about 8:56 p.m. on West Michigan Avenue near Valley Escondido Drive. Troopers said the child was standing in the right lane when he was struck by a pickup truck driven by a 63-year-old Pensacola man.
The child was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the pickup truck was not injured. FHP said he will not face charges.
Troopers did not say why the child was in the roadway.
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4 Responses to “5-Year-Old Critically Injured After Being Hit By Pickup Truck”
Prayers for the Child, The Family, and the Driver. I don’t know who is to blame.. I just know that all of these people are hurting and need our good thoughts and prayers. I had a 14 year old girl run out in front of me 37 years ago. I hit her. The sun was in my eyes. I didn’t see her until it was too late. She was broken but recovered to normal. She has a normal life now. It hurts all involved. I still have nightmares. Wake up in cold sweats. Everyone just slow down. Leave a little early. Or be a little late. It’s worth it.
@Susie, 1st & foremost I pray for the child. Your remarks regarding Michigan Ave are absurd! The county spent millions this past year renovating and resurfacing from Mobile Hwy to W street. It is absolutely one of the best jobs done and the safest east to west passage thru our neighborhood. There is no other route within Pensacola that comes close to this, most importantly the safety it provides to all. As one who travels on Michigan almost daily and a 30+ year resident, I say you give it another ride.
“Death Avenues” are predominantly caused by drivers not following speed limits, run lights, not use turn signals, and overall not adhering to the Uniform Traffic Safety laws (which very few ever take time to review).
Most every traffic death and injury reported on this website relates to sloppy and careless driving. I’m not sure what can be done by the county, state, or city about “death avenues” other than much more stringent traffic enforcement. What else can be done if drivers refuse to drive in a manner that is required of any given street design, weather conditions, or traffic and design circumstances?
In this case, we have a sad and terrible tragedy. Obviously, the 5 year old slipped through a perimeter that was presumed safe, unless there was open negligence, of course.
Michigan Ave is Death Ave and this County has ignored it for years! This horrible tragedy is only 1 millions. We probably all want to know why the child was in the road and where the parents were? Bless all of them including the FHP. I can’t imagine the family’s pain. Very sad.