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33-Year-Old Jaimee Tubbs Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Alabama 69 Near Oakman in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ala. — A 33-year-old Oakman woman was killed early Saturday morning after being struck by a vehicle along Alabama Highway 69 in Walker County, according to authorities.
The victim was identified as Jaimee L. Tubbs, 33, of Oakman.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the fatal crash occurred at approximately 1:20 a.m. on May 16 near the 193-mile marker on Alabama 69, about three miles north of Oakman.
Investigators said Tubbs was in the roadway when she was struck by a 2013 Honda Civic driven by 21-year-old Gracie E. Hess of Jasper.
Authorities stated that Tubbs suffered fatal injuries in the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency crews responded to the area overnight as troopers secured the scene and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the deadly pedestrian crash.
Officials have not yet released information regarding why Tubbs was in the roadway at the time of the collision or whether any charges are expected.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Highway Patrol Division is continuing to investigate the fatal crash on Alabama 69.
The collision caused disruptions along the highway early Saturday morning while emergency personnel and investigators worked at the scene.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.