Crime & Public Safety

Single-vehicle rollover closes westbound Hwy 98 at Navy and Wildwood in Panama City

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Single-vehicle rollover closes westbound Hwy 98 at Navy and Wildwood in Panama City
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A single-vehicle crash left a car on its side and temporarily closed the westbound lane of U.S. Highway 98 at the intersection with Navy Boulevard and Wildwood Avenue in Panama City. Emergency personnel responded to the scene; no injuries were reported by responders while crews awaited a tow truck to remove the vehicle.

Initial reports show the vehicle came to rest on its side at the intersection, prompting responders to shut the westbound Hwy 98 lane and position emergency units to protect the scene. The Florida Highway Patrol was documented as providing updates about roadway status while traffic remained blocked during vehicle removal operations.

Agency action included traffic control at the intersection and coordination with a tow service to clear the disabled vehicle. The Florida Highway Patrol later advised that the roadway had been cleared and traffic reopened. There are no reported injuries and no allegations of criminal activity or citations documented in the available account.

Current case status: scene cleared and lanes reopened per the investigating agency’s update. No further investigative details, charges, or injuries were reported in the source material.

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