Quincy, FL (July 30, 2018) – One man lost his life, and four others were injured in a Gadsden County accident in Quincy. The incident happened on Saturday evening around 5 p.m. on State Road 267. The Florida Highway Patrol investigated.
44-year-old Kelvin Cannon was driving north at the time when he suddenly lost control of his vehicle and crossed into the center line. His car turned onto its passenger side before it collided with a tree.
There was a 50-year-old passenger in the back of his vehicle named Reginald Wilson who was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Cannon, a 1-year-old, and a 3-year-old were all taken to the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare center in serious condition. The children were not properly restrained at the time.
There was also a 26-year-old passenger in the front seat, 26-year-old Ciara Lockwood, who was critically injured and taken to the hospital.
Charges are pending following the accident.
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