Pine Forest Road, FL (July 8, 2018) – An accident that took place on Pine Forest Road led to one fatality and two others were injured. The accident was deemed as ‘serious’ in nature.
The accident took place on Friday morning near 9/12 Mile Road. One person lost his life and two ECUA workers were seriously injured. Photos from the accident scene showed a severely damaged vehicle.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrived at the scene and said that 32-year-old Blake Emory Wartenbe was driving southbound when he suddenly drove into the northbound lane. He was driving in a no passing zone when he attempted to pass. His Audi collided head-on with an ECUA sanitation pickup truck that was being driven by 47-year-old Robert Bodiford of Pensacola.
Wartenbe was pronounced dead at the scene. Bodiford and his passenger, 62-year-old Horace Green, were taken to the Sacred Heart Hospital in serious condition. The accident is still being investigated at this time.
Every 92 seconds, there is a reportable accident on Florida roads. Over 250,000 people were injured on Florida roadways in 2017 alone. We extend our sincere condolences to you in your time of need if you have been seriously injured in an accident.
Car accidents can change your life, and suddenly you are overwhelmed with hospital and doctor’s visits. Let us help in your time of need when it comes to your claim. Call us at Rubenstein Law.
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