June 4, 2026, 10:02 a.m. CT
An 18-year-old driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash on June 3, 2026, in Tuscaloosa County, according to state troopers.
The incident occurred at 10:42 p.m. on Yellow Creek Road near Alabama Highway 69, approximately 14 miles north of Northport, as reported by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). Authorities stated the driver was operating a 2003 Chevrolet Silverado pickup when the vehicle veered off the roadway and overturned upon re-entering.
The driver, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. The name of the deceased has not been released.
Troopers with ALEA's Highway Patrol Division are investigating the crash further.