Philip Patton dies in fatal Pearce car crash
Fatal Pearce car crash death of Philip Patton
Deputies were dispatched to an intersection where two motor vehicles collided on Monday afternoon. The crash involved a Kia Sportage and a Chevy Silverado. Initial reports from authorities indicate the Sportage driver failed to stop properly at an intersection. This driver struck the Silverado, causing the collision. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find the Kia driver unresponsive. Medical examiners later confirmed the individual did not survive the injuries. The identified deceased was Philip Patton, an 80-year-resident of the local area. Officials with the sheriff’s department confirmed the death was the result of the collision and stated their ongoing probe into the incident.
