Pensacola, FL (September 21, 2024) – A tragic accident occurred in Escambia County early Friday morning, September 20, resulting in the deaths of three individuals. The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating the incident, which took place around 12:06 a.m. at the intersection of Clearwater Avenue and West Michigan Avenue.
According to reports, a 42-year-old woman from Pensacola was driving when she turned left from Clearwater Avenue onto West Michigan Avenue. At that moment, two motorcyclists—one a 22-year-old male from Pensacola and the other a 24-year-old male from Pace—were traveling southbound and collided with the left side of her vehicle.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and transported the woman to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, she later succumbed to her injuries. Both motorcyclists were pronounced dead at the scene.
The circumstances surrounding this devastating crash are still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol. Our thoughts are with the families and friends affected by this tragic event.
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