Crime
Abigail Woods and Sierra Jackson killed in head-on crash in Tuscaloosa County
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY, Ala. — Authorities are investigating a fatal multi-vehicle crash that occurred in Tuscaloosa County early Saturday morning, resulting in the deaths of two young women and multiple injuries.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the collision took place at approximately 12:15 a.m. on March 21 along U.S. Highway 43 near the 207 mile marker, roughly 11 miles north of Tuscaloosa.
Investigators report that a 2013 Ford Focus, driven by Abigail G. Woods, 20, of Brookwood, collided head-on with a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado operated by a 17-year-old from Northport.
Woods sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. A passenger in the Ford, Sierra N. Jackson, 19, of Cottondale, also suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado was injured in the crash and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Two additional passengers in the Ford—Terry A. Waggoner, 19, and Christopher L. Tucker Jr., 19, both of Cottondale—were also injured and transported to DCH Regional Medical Center for medical care.
Authorities further reported that debris from the initial collision struck a third vehicle, a 2002 Toyota Tacoma driven by Thomas B. Heath Jr., 36, of Northport.
No additional details have been released regarding injuries related to that vehicle.
Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
No further information has been made available at this time.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.