Alabama

Bart Suggs Killed; Terri Suggs Injured in Accident at County Rd 217 in Lawrence County, AL

Date of Accident
November 28, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Bart Suggs, Terri Suggs
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

County Road 217, Trinity, AL, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that led to a fatality at County Rd 217 in Lawrence County, AL on November 28th, 2021. Investigators are saying it happened around 7:29 p.m and involved a Ford Econoline van and Ford F-350. The van, operated by 54-year-old Bart Suggs, was attempting to avoid colliding with the F-350, operated by 35-year-old Adam Kelly. The F-350, meanwhile, was reportedly attempting to avoid hitting a GMC Sonoma that was disabled in a middle travel lane without any active lightning. When the vehicles collided, Suggs suffered serious injuries and was transported to an area hospital with injuries he died from. His passenger, Terri Suggs, was also hospitalized in undisclosed condition. Additional details were not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Alabama State Troopers
Vehicles Involved
Ford Econoline Van, Ford F-350
Road/Highway
County Rd 217
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), undisclosed injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Ford Econoline Van and Ford F-350 collided

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