Hwy 60 Fatality Has One Question Why
Lake Wales, Florida – At approximately 10:28 pm, Saturday, April 17, 2011, 26-year-old Phillip Craig Durden, DOB 03/26/1985, 209 Arianna Avenue, Auburndale, was traveling east on Highway 60 in Lake Wales, in the west bound lanes, in a white, 2002, Ford F-150 pulling a trailer. The pick up truck struck head on with a semi-truck driven by Jay Batson. As previously reported it is unknown why he was in the wrong lane of traffic. Comments from readers pointed to an accident earlier and the possible rerouting of traffic. Those comments prompted questions to the Lake Wales Police Department which only leads to…
Citizens Police Academy To Start In May
Lake Wales, Florida – The Lake Wales Police Department will be presenting a “Citizens Police Academy” beginning May 10th at the Lake Wales Police Department. The will be from 6:00pm until 9:00pm on Tuesday & Thursday nights. ( May 10th thru May 24th). The citizens police academy is a program that supports the concept of citizens and police working together to enhance the quality of life in our community.The Citizens Police Academy is an informational program designed to meet the interests of the citizens. The academy curriculum covers a variety of subjects. The academy is intended to give the attendee…