Log Truck Driver Dies in Highway 29 Crash Near Molino

A log truck driver was pronounced dead Monday afternoon following a crash on Highway 29 north of Molino, according to North Escambia reports. The collision occurred around 3:45 p.m. on the southbound lanes of Highway 29, just south of North Barth Road near Camp O' the Pines. Authorities say the log truck left the roadway and struck a power pole near the treeline.

The fatal crash remains under investigation. No additional details about the driver's identity or the circumstances leading to the accident have been released at this time.

The incident marks another serious traffic fatality in the North Escambia area. Drivers in the region are urged to exercise caution on Highway 29, particularly in rural stretches where visibility and road conditions can change.