Man Airlifted After ATV Crash on Highway 97 in Walnut Hill

A man was airlifted to a hospital Sunday evening following a serious ATV accident in the Walnut Hill area. According to witnesses, the adult male was traveling southbound on Highway 97 just south of South Highway 99 when his ATV suddenly veered off the roadway and into a nearby driveway.

The crash left the rider in critical condition, prompting emergency responders to call for helicopter transport to a trauma center. The exact cause of the sudden veering remains under investigation.

Florida Highway Patrol and local emergency services responded to the scene. The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns about recreational vehicle use on North Escambia roadways.