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Accidents
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Young Woman Dies In 5-Car Accident
AIKENS
WILSON
Dies In Traffic
Accident
A 19-year-old woman died Thursday evening after being involved in a 4-car accident. The accident took place on I- 75 at the 272 Mile Marker.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident took place shortly after 6 p.m. The five drivers were Pedro Martinez-Fernandez, 39, of Live Oak; Ms. Nadia An- derson, 19, of Spring Hill; Ms. Pamela Wolfgang, 47, of New Port Rickey; Ms. Michelle McFee, 46, of Land O’ Lakes, and Jonathan Kushner, 31, of Lutz.
Police said Martinez- Fernandez was driving a 1998 Semi tractor trailer northbound in the outside lane of I-75. Ms. Anderson, Ms. Wolfgang, Ms. McFee, and Kushner were all stopped because of traffic
ahead on I-75. Martinez-Fer- nandez failed to observe that traffic was stopped and col- lided with Ms. Anderson’s vehicle, causing a chain reac- tion.
Martinez-Fernandez
then continued northbound across all northbound lanes and came to rest in the inside median. Ms. Anderson died at the scene as a result of her injuries.
Ms. Wolfgang suffered minor injuries and was trans- ported to a hospital in Wesley chapel. Ms. McFee, Kush- ner, and Martinez-Fer- nandez were not injured. The investigation is continu- ing and charges are pending, police said.
The northbound lanes of I-75 were closed for more than 5 hours during the in- vestigation.
MR. JOHN ALEXANDER CARR
The visitation for Mr. John Alexander Carr of Tampa, Florida who passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 will be held Mon- day, January 23rd, from 4-6 p. m. at Aikens Funeral Home Chapel, 2708 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Minister Von Brookins, officiating. The interment will be in Florida National Cemetery, in Bush- nell, FL.
John was a native Florid- ian, he attended Hillsbor- ough County Public Schools, and graduated from Leto Senior High School. Shortly thereafter he joined the US Navy. After his enlistment was over, he returned home, and attended Hillsborough Community College.
He worked several jobs during his younger years. In his later years he was em- ployed by James A. Haley VA Hospital, where he worked faithfully for 12 years in food and nutrition as a Dietary Aide. He retired after his health began to de- cline and on December 4th, he went through the steps of salvation and accepted Christ as his personal Sav- ior. John was the life of the party, and could make you laugh at all the stories he had to tell. He loved his fam- ily dearly, and will be missed by all who came in contact with him.
He is survived by: his daughter, Kamika Hopson; 4 granddaughters, Anjelica Cromartie, Gabriella Carr, Bria McNeal and Julissa Za- ccanti; great-granddaugh- ter, Sa’Bree Castile; 3 sisters, Kimberly Carr (pre- ceded him in death), Sharon Carr and Cordelia Brookins; 10 brothers, Curley Day (Margie), Louis Burgess, Darryl Brookins (Andretta), Levonia Brookins, Vernon Brookins (Angela), Calvin Ford, Carl, Vincent, Maurice and Torrie Carr; aunts, Dorothy Banks and Glynda Cadore; with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, the Randolph’s and the Smith’s and a wide range of friends; devoted and cher- ished companion, Viola Davis; including friends, Freddie McNeal and Beverly Hill.
The family and friends are asked to meet at the chapel for the final farewell.
“AIKENS FUNERAL HOME”
MRS. FANNIE JOYCE RODGERS
The following names were omitted from the fu- neral notice on Friday, Jan- uary 20th: 17 grandchildren, Sherita Williams, Shenita Williams (Willie, Jr.), Anto- nio Williams, Akira Ford, Randal Williams, II, Alvin Hadley, II, Everett Williams, II (Jessica), Adrian Hadley, Roderick Williams, Ronnel Williams, Alana Smith, Aubrey Hadley, Angelo Hadley, Arnita Hadley, Tera Ashe, Bryant Ashe and Ranee Williams; dear daughter, Sonja Sims; long- time devoted family friend, Catherine Waddell.
Wilson Funeral Home apologizes for the inconven- ience.
An elderly woman died Thursday after being involved in a traffic accident. The acci- dent took place at the corner of Spruce Street and O’Brien Street. The accident took place at approximately 11:17 a.m.
According to Tampa Police, Alvin Bennati, 86, was driv- ing a Lexus and Ms. Mary Alice Blevins, 76, was his passenger. Bennati was trav- eling on W. Spruce when he drove into the path of a FedEx van driven by 48-year-old Damon Gonzalez.
The van struck the passen- ger side of the Lexus and Ms. Blevins died as a result of her injuries. Both Bennati and Gonzalez were injured.
Bennati was admitted to a local hospital in very serious condition. Gonzalez was also admitted to a local hospital in stable condition.
No charges have been filed in the accident. However, the investigation is continuing, po- lice said.
Principal Killed In Early Morning Traffic Accident
A Pasco County middle school principal was killed in an early morning traffic acci- dent Friday. The accident oc- curred at 6:41 a.m., as he was en route to work.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Adam C. Kennedy, 46, of Land O’ Lakes, died at the scene.
Kennedy was traveling on State Road 52, west of U. S. 41, and slowed to turn right at 18541 State Road 52. However, he failed to stop for a 1988 Semi tractor trailer, driven by 41-year-old Jason Harbarugh, of Wauchula.
Kennedy’s 2005 Dodge pickup truck collided with the rear of the semi. After striking the semi, his vehicle left the roadway and collided with a fence.
No charges have been filed and the investigation is continuing.
Statement From School District
Ms. Linda Cobbe,
spokesperson for the Pasco County School District re- leased the following state- ment: “The entire Pasco County Schools family is deeply saddened at the news of the tragic death of Crews Lake Middle School Princi- pal Adam Kennedy. He was an incredible human being and an amazing ad- ministrator.
“We have crisis team members at the school, and at Weightman Middle School, where Adam was a social studies teacher and tech specialist for 10 years.
ADAM KENNEDY Principal of Crews Lake Middle School
He was appointed assistant principal at Crews Lake in 2009, and became principal on January 20, 2015.
“Crisis team members are counseling teachers, staff, and students at both Crews Lake and Weightman Middle Schools. They also are avail- able for district staff mem- bers at the district office complex campus, and to ad- ministrators and teachers throughout the district, to help them cope with the loss.
“I am devastated,” said
Superintendent Kurt Browning, who called School Board members to share the news this morning. “I don’t know why things like this happen. Adam was such a tremendous person.”
“Mr. Kennedy was married to a district teacher, and they have two elemen- tary-aged children.”
DEATH LISTING
Aikens Funeral Home
Mr. John Carr, Tampa Mrs. Martha Cole, Tampa
Harmon Funeral Home
Nemesis Janet Gutierrez-Figueroa Jerry Lee Long, Sr.
Integrity Funeral Services
Ms. Tyronda Sampson, Tampa Mr. Michael Wimbley, Tampa
Ray Williams Funeral Home
Infant Rikhi L. Denmark, Tampa Mr. Willie D. Norton, Tampa Ms. Madeline E. Taylor, Tampa
Wilson’s Funeral Home
Jai Erin Best (Infant), Tampa Mrs. Jacqueline Audrey Grimsley, Tampa Mr. Willie Sims, Tampa Mr. Sidney Williams, Tampa
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