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Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash in Jefferson County Leaves One Dead, Four Injured
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL – A three-vehicle collision in eastern Jefferson County on Tuesday evening claimed the life of a woman and sent four others, including two children, to the hospital, authorities confirmed.
Emergency responders from Center Point Fire and Rescue and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched at approximately 6:45 p.m. to the 2900 block of Pinson Valley Parkway following reports of a serious multi-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes.
Upon arrival, first responders pronounced one adult female deceased at the scene.
The victim has been identified as Diedra Preston.
Four other individuals sustained injuries in the crash, including two children and two adults.
- The children were transported to Children’s of Alabama for treatment.
- The two adults were taken to a local hospital for medical care.
- The extent and severity of their injuries have not yet been disclosed.
Due to the severity of the crash, authorities have shut down Pinson Valley Parkway while sheriff’s deputies conduct their investigation.
Battalion Chief Chris Horn stated that the road closure could last up to four hours as officials work to determine the cause of the collision.
Jefferson County authorities continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the crash.
Further details, including potential contributing factors, are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and remain cautious as emergency crews remain on-site.
CLEVELAND, OH – A high-speed crash involving a stolen vehicle resulted in the deaths of four individuals early Wednesday morning on Cleveland’s West Side, according to law enforcement officials.
The accident occurred around 12:45 a.m. in the 2000 block of West 106th Street when a Hyundai Sonata—reported stolen on February 27 from Wichita Avenue—lost control and crashed into two trees.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner says two of the victims are 14-year-old Kalise McGee and 18-year-old Eddy Deandre Bonner.
Among the deceased are:
- One 18-year-old male (identified as Bonner)
- One 14-year-old female (Kalise McGee)
- Two additional victims, believed to be either juveniles or young adults in their 20s
All four individuals were pronounced dead at the scene.
Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Annie Todd stated that city cameras had captured the stolen Hyundai Sonata being driven through multiple areas of the city on Tuesday evening.
At the time of the crash, the driver was heading northbound on West 106th Street at an excessive speed when they lost control of the vehicle.
According to Cleveland EMS, the vehicle was completely destroyed upon impact, and three of the passengers were ejected from the car.
The driver, however, remained inside the wreckage.
Neighbors who heard the violent crash immediately called 911 upon discovering the wreckage and victims.
A resident provided surveillance footage to 19 News, which shows the vehicle traveling at dangerously high speeds just moments before the crash.
Authorities are continuing their investigation, and the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office is working to confirm the identities of the remaining victims and notify their families.