Jefferson County, AL – Two teenagers were killed and six others were injured early Sunday morning after a single-vehicle crash on Mt. Olive Road, according to authorities.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at approximately 2:58 a.m. Sunday to the area near Patridge Loop following reports of a serious traffic accident. When deputies arrived, they discovered multiple ejections from the vehicle and confirmed fatalities. An 18-year-old male and a 19-year-old male were pronounced dead at the scene.
Six additional passengers, one male and five females ranging in age from 16 to 19, were transported to UAB Hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, according to the sheriff’s office.
Preliminary investigation alleges that the crash involved a pickup truck carrying eight people. Deputies allege the vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole, resulting in the fatal crash and multiple injuries.
Authorities report that the case is still under investigation. No additional information has been released at this time. Anyone with information about the crash is encouraged to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450.
This tragedy has drawn an outpouring of community concern and prompted renewed calls for traffic safety and caution among young drivers in Alabama.
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