Crime
29-year-old Donnene Walker killed in Jefferson County crash involving multiple vehicles
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — Authorities are investigating a multi-vehicle collision in Jefferson County that resulted in the death of a pedestrian from Texas late Tuesday night, November 25.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the victim has been identified as 29-year-old Donnene Walker of Houston, Texas.
Investigators report that the crash involved four vehicles along Interstate 65 near the 278-mile marker.
The incident began when a Ford Edge, originally driven by Walker, became disabled in the roadway following an earlier collision.
Walker exited the vehicle and was standing nearby when a Nissan Rogue collided with the stationary Ford Edge.
The impact caused the Edge to strike Walker, resulting in critical injuries.
Before striking the Ford Edge, the Nissan Rogue also collided with a Chevrolet Silverado.
The drivers of both the Rogue and the Silverado sustained injuries and were transported to UAB Hospital for medical treatment.
Following the chain reaction, debris scattered across the roadway was struck by a fourth vehicle being driven by an 18-year-old driver.
No injuries were reported from that vehicle.
Walker was transported from the scene to UAB Hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries. No further fatalities have been reported.
Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division remain actively engaged in reconstructing the events leading to the crash.
The roadway was temporarily restricted as first responders worked to assess injuries, clear debris, and document evidence.
No additional details regarding contributing factors, such as weather, speed, or impairment, have been released.
Anyone with information or additional witness accounts is encouraged to contact ALEA as the investigation continues.
Further updates will be provided as they become available.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.