Pensacola Man Dies After Crashing in Hospital Parking Lot

Escambia County, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- A 48-year-old Pensacola man died Sunday after crashing in the parking lot of West Florida Hospital. Florida Highway Patrol says the man was driving westbound near the emergency room when he failed to negotiate a turn, striking a curb, a sign, and a junction box. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. The crash remains under investigation by FHP.

Heads Up for Pensacola Beach Drivers Starting Today

Pensacola, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- If you're heading to Pensacola Beach today, expect some slowdowns. Lane closures are now in effect on the northbound and southbound inside lanes of Pensacola Beach Boulevard as crews work on the new toll gantry that will eventually replace the Bob Sikes Toll Plaza. Work runs weekdays between seven a-m and five p-m and is expected to wrap up by Wednesday, weather permitting. Drivers should follow posted signs and road crew instructions through the work zone.

Train Hits Hot Dog Trailer in South Alabama

Atmore, AL (Newsradio 92.3) -- A CSX freight train collided with a semi-trailer loaded with hot dogs Sunday evening near Atmore — just north of the Florida state line. The trailer had apparently become stuck on the tracks on Tumbling Lane near Highway 31, and the driver managed to separate the truck before impact. No injuries were reported... but chicken franks were scattered along the tracks.