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30A Skunkape

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Jan 18, 2006
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A child on bicycle was struck by a car this afternoon in Seagrove. It sounds serious. Child was apparently unresponsive at scene and was life flighted out. I wonder if details will be forthcoming? Terrible situation.
 

Kurt

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Hate to hear that. A lot of folks are here visiting. Very hectic.

Be careful out there everyone.
 
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Teresa

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According to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol, the teen was heading west on 30A around 2:45 p.m. when she attempted to make a U-turn and traveled into the path of a 2017 Toyota 4 Runner.

SOUTH WALTON — A 13-year-old girl from Georgia was airlifted from County Road 30A in serious condition Wednesday after pedaling a bicycle into the path of a vehicle.

According to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol, the teen was heading west on 30A around 2:45 p.m. when she attempted to make a U-turn and traveled into the path of a 2017 Toyota 4 Runner.

She was flown to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, the release said.

The driver of the vehicle, a 36-year-old Miramar Beach woman, was uninjured.

The accident happened at the intersection of CR 30A and Live Oak Street.
 

kayti elliott

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The sad truth is that there are entirely too many people riding bicycles on 30a. But with all the bicycle rental shops and the thousands of bicycles on the road, children on bicycles are in a very dangerous position. Even adult cyclists are bad about running through stop signs and ignoring the rules of the road. But minor children are the most vulnerable. Prayers for this precious child and her family.
 

Poppaj

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Oct 9, 2015
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The sad truth is that there are entirely too many people riding bicycles on 30a. But with all the bicycle rental shops and the thousands of bicycles on the road, children on bicycles are in a very dangerous position. Even adult cyclists are bad about running through stop signs and ignoring the rules of the road. But minor children are the most vulnerable. Prayers for this precious child and her family.
I agree Kayti. I see too many cyclists who believe traffic laws don’t apply to them most often it is ignoring traffic signals and stop signs. They set a bad example for kids.
 

UofL

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Jan 21, 2005
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We stay at Seaside. Avoid 30A most of the time. Ride our bikes early or within Seaside or take the back route to Watercolor to ride safely. Hopefully the child will be alright. Ellen
 
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