Alabama

Teen Killed in Accident at US 278 near McCourt Rd in Etowah County, AL

Published on: July 6, 2021

Date of Accident
June 30, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

McCourt Road, Altoona, AL, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at US 278 near McCourt Rd in Etowah County, AL on June 30th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 9 p.m. A vehicle operated by a teenage girl reportedly collided with a tractor-trailer under unclear circumstances. Police say the teen was not wearing a seatbelt and was partially ejected from the vehicle in the collision, suffering fatal injuries at the scene. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Alabama State Police
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-Trailer, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
US 278 near McCourt Rd
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Passenger vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer under unclear circumstances

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