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55-year-old Ignatius Techie killed in 18-wheeler crash on I-65 in Hoover
A Maryland man was killed early Tuesday morning after an 18-wheeler left the roadway and crashed off Interstate 65 in Hoover, authorities confirmed.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Ignatius Anguh Techie, 55, of Bladensburg, Maryland.
The crash occurred shortly before 5:30 a.m. Tuesday on Interstate 65 near the U.S. 31 exit.
According to the Hoover Police Department, the tractor-trailer ran off the interstate for reasons still under investigation, traveled down an embankment, and came to rest in a wooded area adjacent to the highway.
Techie, who was riding as a passenger in the 18-wheeler, was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 6:10 a.m.
The driver of the vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Grandview Medical Center for treatment.
Police confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the crash.
The incident remains under active investigation by the Hoover Police Department, and no additional details have been released at this time.
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.