TAMPA BAY RADIO PERSONALITY HOSPITALIZED AFTER ACCIDENT

The best wishes for a quick recovery and return to the airwaves from I4J to long time, popular Tampa Bay radio personality Mason Dixon, who was severely injured Saturday in an auto accident while heading home after a remote broadcast for his station, WRBQ-FM "Oldies 104.7".

Dixon, who has been a part of the local radio scene for over a quarter century, was driving on Mobley Road in north Hillsborough County in his beloved classic 1971 Dodge Charger convertable when it was struck by a 19 year old driving an SUV. It was believed she had left her lane, and in overcompensating to correct T-boned Dixon's vehicle, nearly slicing it in half.

The well known and respected broadcaster, who has been involved with a variety of local charities in his career, was flown to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he remains in intensive care and expects to remain there for at least a couple of more days. His spleen was removed, and doctors reinflated his left lung, which was punctured in the wreck.

Our best to Mason, his beloved wife, Pat Crawford, and his two daughters. A lot of central Floridians will be praying for all of them as he recovers, and look forward to hearing Mason back on the airwaves real soon.