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Miss Florida critically injured in traffic acciden
« on: Nov 8th, 2003, 5:23pm » |
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Miss Florida critically injured in traffic accident
Saturday, November 8, 2003 Posted: 4:48 PM EST (2148 GMT)
MIAMI, Florida (AP) -- The woman who became Miss Florida after the previous crown-holder became Miss America was critically injured Friday in a traffic accident, police said.
Shauna Pender, 24, assumed the state crown last month when Miss Florida Ericka Dunlap became Miss America.
Pender, two other women and a 5-year-old girl were in a car when a pickup truck changed lanes and caused them to veer out of control, said Florida Highway Patrol spokesman Lt. Julio Pajon.
An 18-wheeler also swerved and tipped over, striking the car. The pickup truck did not collide with either vehicle and left the scene, Pajon said.
Pender, who was not driving, underwent surgery and was listed in critical condition.
Pajon said she was able to speak with parademics while rescuers cut through the wreckage to reach her.
The other two women and the child were also injured, as was the driver of the tractor-trailer. None had life-threatening injuries, Pajon said. Police declined to identify them.
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