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Victims killed in predawn Jefferson County crash identified
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL — A tragic single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in northern Jefferson County claimed the lives of two teenagers and left six others injured, prompting an outpouring of grief and support across the community.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office on Monday identified the victims as Treylen Anderson Floyd, 18, and Tristan Drake Cox, 19.
Both young men were recent graduates of Corner High School, where they were known as student-athletes and active members of their school community.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the scene of the crash at approximately 2:58 a.m. on Mt. Olive Road near Partridge Loop.
The vehicle, a pickup truck carrying eight teenagers, had veered off the roadway and struck a utility pole.
Floyd and Cox were pronounced dead at the scene at 3:24 a.m.
The remaining six occupants—one male and five females, all between the ages of 16 and 19—were transported to UAB Hospital with injuries that, according to investigators, are not believed to be life-threatening.
The sheriff’s office reported that the preliminary investigation indicates the crash was a single-vehicle incident involving a loss of control, causing the truck to leave the road and impact the pole.
Authorities have not released further details regarding the cause of the crash, and the investigation remains ongoing.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, the community has come together in mourning. Tributes and prayers for the victims and their families have flooded social media.
New Bethel Baptist Church shared on Facebook,
“Please join us in prayer for the families of the young people from Corner who were tragically killed and injured in an automobile accident early this morning. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this immense loss. May God’s comfort and peace surround them during this incredibly difficult time.”
On Sunday evening, HighPoint Community Church opened its sanctuary to the public, offering a space for collective prayer and reflection for the families and the broader community impacted by the loss.
Gardendale Mayor Stan Hogeland also expressed his condolences, writing,
“My heart breaks for the families of the kids and the entire Corner community. Please pray for all involved. I can’t imagine the pain.”
Support services and grief counseling are expected to be made available to students and families in the coming days as the Corner community grapples with the devastating loss of two of its young members.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.