FHP: Two people critically hurt in accident in Escambia County.

(Matt Rourke | AP)
Published: Apr. 21, 2024 at 12:22 PM CDT

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - Florida Highway Patrol officials say two people were critically hurt in a traffic accident early Sunday morning.

They did not release identities, but say the two people were a man and woman from Florida.

Highway Patrol officials say the accident happened at 2:09 Sunday morning at SR-292 / SR-752.

From FHP:

A Chevy Tahoe was traveling east on State Road 295. The driver failed to negotiate a curve to the left approximately

at the intersection with State Road 752. The Tahoe traveled into the shoulder where it struck an electronic crosswalk

sign, fencing, and other property before overturning and coming to final rest within the shoulder. Both occupants

suffered severe, possible critical injuries.