Florida
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Sep 07, 2026
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Five people were seriously injured in a head-on crash early Monday on Highway 97 about a half mile south of Howell Road in Escambia County, according to authorities.
The crash happened at about 5 a.m. south of Walnut Hill and involved a Nissan Rogue and a GMC Sierra pickup truck. Troopers said the Nissan was traveling north when it crossed the centerline and collided head-on with the southbound pickup.
Authorities said the Nissan was driven by a 23-year-old man. The pickup was driven by a 37-year-old man and also carried a 31-year-old woman and two girls, ages 3 and 6. All five people involved were reported seriously injured.
According to the available information, the two adult occupants of the pickup and the 3-year-old child were airlifted to Pensacola hospitals as trauma alerts. The Nissan driver and the 6-year-old child were also taken to a hospital for treatment.
The crash shut down Highway 97 south of Walnut Hill for several hours Monday morning as emergency crews responded and investigators worked at the scene.
Head-on crashes on rural highways often lead to extended road closures because of the severity of injuries, vehicle damage, and the need for a detailed investigation. Anyone affected by this crash may want to obtain the official traffic crash report and any follow-up information released by the Florida Highway Patrol.
A serious car accident on Highway 97 about a half mile south of Howell Road, south of Walnut Hill, left five people seriously injured on September 7, 2026. Authorities said the crash involved a head-on collision between a northbound Nissan Rogue and a southbound GMC Sierra pickup. People affected by the crash may wish to seek the official crash report and understand what documentation may be available as the investigation continues.
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