Crime
Montgomery County Man Killed in Head-On Collision on Alabama 126
Montgomery County, AL – A 28-year-old Montgomery man lost his life in a head-on collision Thursday night in Montgomery County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
Authorities identified the victim as Joseph R. Miller.
The crash occurred at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Alabama 126, about two miles east of Montgomery.
According to ALEA Lt. Jeremy Burkett, Miller was operating a Dodge Charger when it was involved in a head-on collision with a Mercedes-Benz GLK 350 driven by 20-year-old Matthew Neely of North Carolina.
Miller suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Alabama State Troopers are actively investigating the crash, and no additional details have been released at this time.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.