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Linda Myrick, 63, killed and McArthur Myrick, 69, seriously injured in rollover crash on I-75 in Alachua County, Florida

Modified Date: 
Tue, 05/12/2015 - 3:23pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, May 26, 2014

Woman dies in crash on I-75

Frampton went off the road, overcorrected and lost control, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Frampton's vehicle struck the Myricks' 2005 Titan, causing it to overturn.
A woman from Wauchula has died in an accident on Interstate 75 in Alachua County. According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, Linda Myrick, 63, and McArthur Myrick, 69, were traveling northbound on I-75, just past the 406 mile marker. Another car went off the road and struck the front of the Myricks' 2005 Titan causing it to overturn. Linda Myrick was thrown from the car. She was not wearing a seatbelt. She died from her injuries. McArthur Myrick was partially ejected and transported to UF Health in critical condition. The driver of the other vehicle, 51 year old Barbara Frampton of Lake City, sustained only minor injuries. Alcohol is not considered a factor in this crash.
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Rollover, Ejected from Vehicle, Seat Belt Usage
People Involved: 
Linda Myrick
McArthur Myrick
Barbara Frampton
Roadway: 
Interstate 75
City: 
Wauchula, FL
County: 
Hardee County, FL
Area: 
Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL

Comments

Submitted by Claudia. Johnson on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 9:20pm
The person who caused the accident wasnt even hurt. One wonderful woman dead,husband seriously injured. Leaving behind a huge family

Submitted by Claudia johnson on Fri, 05/30/2014 - 9:15pm
I pray for you. You pray for me.we all pray .i am sorry for you all

Submitted by Claudia johnson on Fri, 05/30/2014 - 9:11pm
Why did this happen? We need her. She was a giver not a taker.we hurt so bad. The grandchildren will sorely miss her as will we all.

Submitted by Claudia johnson on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 9:14pm
She was the grandmother of many and a wonderful christian woman . She will be sorely missed. My grandchildren are also her,and a new one,boy,expected in days.we are all crushed at the loss. Hard to believe and accept. I am angry!!!! Need prayers. :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-( :-(

Submitted by priscilla king on Tue, 05/27/2014 - 11:25am
Myrick family (my family) yall in my prayers please let me know when the funeral

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