Father and baby daughter among 10 killed in fiery Alabama highway horror
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Investigators released new information this morning. Here is the full press release.
PRESS RELEASE – BUTLER COUNTY A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 in Butler County has claimed the lives of 10 individuals, including nine children. Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division were notified at approximately 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 19, of a multi-vehicle crash on I-65 northbound at the 138 mile marker. Once on scene, ALEA Troopers discovered a total of 17 vehicles, including two commercial vehicles, were involved in the crash; seven of the 17 vehicles were ablaze. As a result of the crash, Cody Fox, 29, of New Hope, Tenn., and his 9-month-old daughter, also of New Hope, Tenn., were pronounced deceased at the scene. Fatalities also include a 3-year-old, 8-year-old, 12-year-old, 14-year-old, 15-year-old, two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old. All of the juveniles were from Alabama and were pronounced deceased at the scene. “Investigating fatal crashes is one of the most difficult responsibilities of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency,” ALEA’s Secretary of Law Enforcement Hal Taylor said. “Yesterday, was an extremely heartbreaking day for the state of Alabama as 10 lives were tragically lost in one horrific event. I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to the friends and families of loved ones lost in Saturday’s terrible crash, as well as my gratitude to all of the first responders and volunteers who quickly and valiantly responded to the scene. It was a difficult and unimaginable scene for many, and our thoughts and prayers are with all involved as we continue to investigate and provide closure for those affected.” Nothing further is available as ALEA Troopers, along with investigators from the National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB), continue to investigate.
ORIGINAL STORY:
GREENVILLE, Ala. (BIKER DAD)–Police confirm 10 killed in an Alabama crash that happened during Tropical Storm Claudette. 9 of the victims were children. That’s according to a report from the Associated Press. The storm likely contributed to the crash. Police believe the massive pileup was caused when vehicles hydroplaned.
The crash happened Saturday night on I-65 near Greenville, Alabama.
One of the vehicles was carrying girls from the Tallapoosa County Girl’s Ranch. The ranch posted about the crash on Facebook.
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“Our hearts are heavy today. Our ranch has suffered great loss. As some of you may have heard, one of our ranch vehicles was involved a multiple car accident this afternoon. Please send prayers our way as we navigate this difficult time. We will update information as we are able, and if you have any questions feel free to contact us. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers and respecting the privacy of our large and extended families.”
The ranch is part of Reeltown Schools who also posted condolences on Twitter: “Prayers for our Girls Ranch Family, our Reeltown Community, and all the lives touched by the tragedy on I-65 today.”
Police have not identified the victims.
