Crime
Jared W. Townsend, 26, Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash in Winston County, Alabama
WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. — Jared W. Townsend, 26, of Haleyville, Alabama, died Sunday, October 25, after a single-vehicle crash in Winston County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
The crash happened around 5 p.m. on U.S. Highway 278 near mile marker 52. The location sits about two miles west of Addison.
According to ALEA, Townsend was driving a 2024 Kia Telluride when the vehicle left the road. The SUV overturned and struck a tree.
Emergency responders took Townsend to Cullman Regional Medical Center for treatment. He later died from his injuries at the hospital.
ALEA Highway Patrol Division troopers are investigating the crash. Officials have not released further details about what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway.
The crash occurred on U.S. Highway 278 near Addison in Winston County. Authorities placed the incident near mile marker 52, approximately two miles west of the town.
Townsend was traveling in a 2024 Kia Telluride when the vehicle left the roadway. The SUV then overturned and hit a tree, according to ALEA.
Officials have not shared information about the events leading up to the crash. The cause remains under investigation.
Townsend, 26, lived in Haleyville, Alabama. Emergency responders transported him to Cullman Regional Medical Center after the crash.
He later died at the hospital from injuries he sustained in the wreck, ALEA reported.
Authorities have not released additional information about his injuries or whether other vehicles were involved. The agency has also not announced any further findings.
Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division are investigating the fatal crash.
Investigators will work to determine the circumstances that caused the Kia Telluride to leave the roadway, overturn and strike the tree.
ALEA has not released further details. Officials may provide updates as the investigation continues.
LAMPASAS, Texas — Matthew and Suzanne Ambuhl, both 59, were found dead at their home on Antelope Lane on October 20 in what police are investigating as an apparent murder-suicide.
According to the Lampasas Police Department, authorities discovered the couple after a medical monitoring company alerted them to an emergency involving Matthew Ambuhl’s pacemaker. The alert reached authorities after a delay.
When officers arrived at the home, they found Matthew on the back porch and Suzanne inside the house. Both had died. Police also found two cats dead at the property.
Preliminary autopsy findings indicate that Matthew died by homicide and Suzanne died by suicide, according to the provided report. Investigators are still working to establish the exact timeline of events.
A social media post from Suzanne’s account dated October 19 has also become part of the investigation. The post reportedly read, “Help me he’s trying to kill me.” Police believe the message may have appeared after Matthew had already died, but they have not confirmed the timeline.
Investigators said they had no record of previous family violence calls at the home. Authorities have not released a possible motive, and final autopsy reports remain pending.
Police discovered Matthew and Suzanne Ambuhl at their residence on Antelope Lane in Lampasas on October 20.
Authorities first received an alert from a medical monitoring company that detected an emergency involving Matthew’s pacemaker. However, the alert was delayed before help reached the home.
When officers arrived, they found Matthew on the back porch and Suzanne inside the residence. Both were pronounced dead, according to the provided account.
Police also found two cats dead at the property. Officials have not released further details about the animals or the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Preliminary autopsy findings indicate that Matthew’s death was a homicide, while Suzanne’s death was a suicide.
These early findings have led investigators to examine the case as an apparent murder-suicide. However, police have not released a motive or provided a complete account of what happened inside the home.
Final autopsy reports remain pending. Investigators are continuing to review the available evidence to establish the circumstances and timeline of both deaths.
Investigators are also examining a post shared through Suzanne Ambuhl’s social media account on October 19.
The message reportedly said, “Help me he’s trying to kill me.” Police believe the post may have appeared after Matthew had already died, though they have not confirmed when the message was written or posted.
Establishing the timeline could help investigators understand the events leading up to the couple’s deaths. Authorities have not released further details about the post or explained what evidence supports their preliminary timeline.
The Lampasas Police Department said officers had not received previous family violence calls involving the residence.
Police have not announced a possible motive. The investigation remains ongoing as officials review the evidence and await the final autopsy results.
The deaths of Matthew and Suzanne Ambuhl have left family members, friends and others in the Lampasas community facing a painful loss. Authorities have not released additional information about the couple’s personal circumstances.
People experiencing emotional distress or concerned about someone they know can reach out to a trusted person or seek professional support.
In the United States, anyone experiencing a mental health crisis can call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The service offers free, confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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