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Victims killed in predawn Jefferson County crash identified

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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.

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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.

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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.


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55-year-old Willie Martin killed in crash with deer on Alabama road

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55-year-old Willie Martin from Sylacauga killed in crash with deer on Alabama road Oakland Road

Talladega County, Ala. – Authorities have confirmed that a 55-year-old Sylacauga man was killed in an early morning ATV crash after colliding with a deer in Talladega County.

The incident occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025, on Oakland Road, about two miles west of Sycamore.

According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division, the victim has been identified as Willie F. Martin.

Investigators reported that Martin was operating a 2020 Yamaha YFZ450 ATV when the vehicle struck a deer in the roadway.

Following the impact, the ATV veered off the road and overturned. Martin was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal injuries.

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He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Trooper Jaylon James of ALEA confirmed the details of the crash and said that no other vehicles were involved.

The collision remains under investigation by ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, and no additional information has been released at this time.


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