Alabama

Jose L. Badillo and Teen Killed in Accident at I-65 in Lowndes County, AL

Published on: December 29, 2021

Date of Accident
December 26, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Jose L. Badillo
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-65, Hartselle, Lowndes County, AL, USA

What Happened

State Troopers have provided information related to a crash that killed two people at I-65 in Lowndes County, AL on December 26th, 2021. Officials say it happened around 7:30 a.m. A GMC Sierra operated by a 17-year-0ld Waco, TX teen is said to have collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer parked in the shoulder. A 16-year-old passenger and 50-year-old passenger, Jose L Badillo, were reportedly not wearing seatbelts and died in the collision. The 17-year-old was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Alabama State Troopers
Vehicles Involved
GMC Sierra, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
I-65
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (2), serious injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

GMC Sierra collided with the rear of a Tractor-Trailer

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