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Got a recorded call about 11:15 saying Clyde B Wells bridge will be closed approx 3 hours - north and south - due to accident - doesn't sound good - anyone know what is going on?
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Three-car accident closes U.S. Highway 331 | closes, highway, south - News - Northwest Florida Daily News
Three-car accident closes U.S. Highway 331 | closes, highway, south - News - Northwest Florida Daily News
U.S. Highway 331 near the Clyde B. Wells Bridge is now open. Authorities closed the bridge for several hours after a three-car wreck killed one person. The 10 a.m. head-on collision injured four, one of whom died in an ambulance on the way to the hospital. Another was taken in critical condition by medical helicopter, while the rest were taken by ambulance, according to first responders.
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Three-car accident closes U.S. Highway 331 | closes, highway, south - News - Northwest Florida Daily News
The Sheriff just updated us on Facebook that the bridge is now open. God Bless the family, friends and loved ones involved in the accident. God Bless our emergency responders, (our angels in the time of need) who were there to help and comfort them. It can't be easy to do, day after day. Thank you.
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KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined View profileMessageAdminThree vehicles were involved in the accident: A gold colored mini-van, a red 4-door Chevy Blazer, and a silver Volkswagen sedan. The Volkswagen sustained only front-end damage, but both the min-van and the SUV were completely totaled, and the SUV had rolled over in the accident. Emergency workers on the scene had to use the jaws of life to remove the occupants from the seriously damaged vehicles.
According to a WCSO report, three people were transported to the hospital by ambulance and by helicopter. A deputy with the FHP on scene indicated that one person had died at the scene of the crash. Both the SUV and the Volkswagen were registered with Florida license plates; the minivan was registered in Alabama.
The names of those involved, and further details of the accident have not yet been released.
331 Bridge Accident Blocks Traffic, Proves Fatal
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KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined View profileMessageAdminV1 1993 Chevrolet SUV, Jonathan Howell, age 18, DeFuniak Springs
V2 2003 Dodge Van, Gayle Willis, age 56, Montgomery AL; Earl Willis, age 81, Montgomery, AL; Don L. Thrasher III, age 12, Montgomery, AL
V3 2003 Volkswagen, Jennifer Turner, age 30, Tallahassee, FL
V-1 was traveling southbound on U.S. 331 crossing over the Clyde B. Wells Bridge. V-2 was traveling northbound on U.S. 331 also crossing over the Clyde B. Wells Bridge. V-3 was traveling southbound on U.S. 331 crossing over the Clyde B. Wells Bridge, behind V-1. V-1 while traveling southbound crossed over the center dividing line into the northbound lane and into the path of V-2. The left front side of V-1 struck the left front side of V-2. V-2 after striking V-1 rotated counter clockwise causing the rear of V-2 to ride up onto the concrete barrier wall, coming to final rest facing west straddling both the east shoulder and northbound lane. V-1 after striking V-2 traveled in a southwesterly direction in the southbound lane and rolling onto its left side, coming to final rest facing south. V-3, unable to avoid V-1 as it slid in the southbound lane, was struck on it's left side by the under carrage of V-1.
From accident report on WZEP AM 1460
V2 2003 Dodge Van, Gayle Willis, age 56, Montgomery AL; Earl Willis, age 81, Montgomery, AL; Don L. Thrasher III, age 12, Montgomery, AL
V3 2003 Volkswagen, Jennifer Turner, age 30, Tallahassee, FL
V-1 was traveling southbound on U.S. 331 crossing over the Clyde B. Wells Bridge. V-2 was traveling northbound on U.S. 331 also crossing over the Clyde B. Wells Bridge. V-3 was traveling southbound on U.S. 331 crossing over the Clyde B. Wells Bridge, behind V-1. V-1 while traveling southbound crossed over the center dividing line into the northbound lane and into the path of V-2. The left front side of V-1 struck the left front side of V-2. V-2 after striking V-1 rotated counter clockwise causing the rear of V-2 to ride up onto the concrete barrier wall, coming to final rest facing west straddling both the east shoulder and northbound lane. V-1 after striking V-2 traveled in a southwesterly direction in the southbound lane and rolling onto its left side, coming to final rest facing south. V-3, unable to avoid V-1 as it slid in the southbound lane, was struck on it's left side by the under carrage of V-1.
From accident report on WZEP AM 1460
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Smiling JOeSoWal Expert31,643 postsJoined View profileMessageSoWal ExpertWow. So sad and tragic for all involved.
Seagrovegirl, you are so right about giving thanks to the rescue people who are called to scenes like this everyday. Just seeing the photos of the vehicles is enough to shake up most people, yet these guys see so much more. I don't know how they do it day after day. I think we are all thankful for those guys.
Seagrovegirl, you are so right about giving thanks to the rescue people who are called to scenes like this everyday. Just seeing the photos of the vehicles is enough to shake up most people, yet these guys see so much more. I don't know how they do it day after day. I think we are all thankful for those guys.
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KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined View profileMessageAdminWe have new information about that fatal accident that temporarily shut down a Walton County bridge. The Florida Highway Patrol is releasing the names of the victims involved.
FHP confirms the accident happened Friday morning just before 11:00 on Highway 331. The driver of a Chevrolet SUV collided head-on with 56-year old Gayle Willis of Montgomery, Alabama. Troopers say she was driving a Dodge van. After impact, Willis? van rolled over onto its side. FHP confirms Willis died in the accident. The SUV driver, 18-year-old Jonathan Howell of Defuniak Springs, was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Authorities say he was not wearing a seatbelt. A third car was involved too?but that driver was not hurt.
Read more: wmbb.com - One Killed in U.S. 331 Clyde Wells Bridge Crash
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331 Accident
We should all thank these men and women every time we see them. I know from experience that Walton County has the very best in the emergency medical and firefighting line of work.
Wow. So sad and tragic for all involved.
Seagrovegirl, you are so right about giving thanks to the rescue people who are called to scenes like this everyday. Just seeing the photos of the vehicles is enough to shake up most people, yet these guys see so much more. I don't know how they do it day after day. I think we are all thankful for those guys.
We should all thank these men and women every time we see them. I know from experience that Walton County has the very best in the emergency medical and firefighting line of work.
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