Alabama Troopers Identify Flomaton Man Killed In Tractor, Semi Crash

August 12, 2026

Alabama State Troopers have identified the Flomaton man killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a tractor last week in Escambia County.

James R. Ward, 72, was fatally injured when the 1977 John Deere 4430 tractor he was operating, which was towing a hay baler, was struck in the rear by a 2014 Kenworth tractor-trailer driven by Daniel L. Wilson, 43, of Quincy, Florida. Ward was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Wilson was also injured and was transported to D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital in Brewton for medical treatment.

The crash occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. Thursday, August 6, on Alabama 113 near the 11 mile marker, approximately 11 miles north of the Flomaton city limits.

Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate the crash.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under FRONT TOP