Breach III will be charged with first-degree theft. Email us atnewsroom@waaytv.com. Report an Error | Submit a Tip to WAFF 48, 1 killed in log truck, van wreck in Athens, 59-year-old Florence man killed after being hit while riding bicycle. All rights reserved. 0. Chance of rain 100%. ALEA is investigating the crash, while Decatur Police Department investigates the robbery. All rights reserved. The driver was taken to Huntsville Hospital in critical condition. According to the Decatur Police Department, the wreck that occurred after a theft at the Decatur Home Depot led to a vehicle pursuit. Decatur Police confirm. UPDATE: Both individuals who fled the crash scene have been found and detained, according to Decatur Police. Buy newspaper front pages, posters and more. Variable clouds with strong thunderstorms. ATHENS, AL (WAFF) - One person was killed in a wreck on U.S. Highway 31 and Huntsville-Browns Ferry Road in Athens around 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. The . both of Athens, had gone through an outdoor flu shot clinic before the 16. . On his own: Matt Mitchell on leaving It's a Southern Thing and what's next, Tim Wyant resigns as principal of Elkmont High School, Wyant on paid leave until resignation goes into effect, Rich Strike: The Clements Colts' Cinderella story, Former Sheriff Blakely to report to Franklin Co. Tue. Get directions. This is on the Detour Route for the I-65 Closure.Avoid area. The driver of the 18 wheeler was not injured. One died in the crash, one was taken to Huntsville Hospital for treatment and the third was brought in for questioning. Athens- third-degree burglary, window and unknown number of controlled substance tablets, $800, 600 block US Hwy 31 Athens- theft of property, Yukon SUV, $7,000, 1600 block S Monroe. Read More. A warrant was obtained for his arrest. Bruce said Smith was entering the highway from the street where the When Athens Fire and Rescue arrived, they were able to cut the vehicle from around Priputen, who died on the scene of the accident. The driver of the cargo van died and the driver of the log truck was flown to Huntsville Hospital. WAAY 31 has a crew on the scene and will update this story. Three vehicles were involved in the wreck. The Decatur Police Department posted that a chase ended in a wreck after a robbery at the Home Depot. Report an Error | Submit a Tip to WAFF 48, Police identify victim in deadly wreck on Highway 72 in Athens, 59-year-old Florence man killed after being hit while riding bicycle. Motorists are asked to avoid the area at this time. The victim was in the process of moving from Birmingham, Alabama to Minor Hill, Tennessee. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado with some storms. Heavy traffic congestion. received swine flu shots. The accident happened about 8:30 and involved two vehicles according to Alabama State Troopers. Athens Police Chief Floyd Johnsonsaid the wreck involved a log truck and a cargo van. Later in the afternoon, the Shelby County . 59-year-old Florence man killed after being hit while riding bicycle, Girl falls on bungee trampoline at Parkway Place Mall. Southbound U.S. 31 traffic was diverted to a new detour route on Nanceford Road, to Alabama 55, to Evergreen Road, to Alabama 157, then finally to I-65. The middle car was forced left into the median while the SUV and a sedan spun to a stop in the southbound lanes of Hwy 31. - A two vehicle accident on Highway 31 just north of Calhoun College has closed Highway 31. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. SW winds shifting to NNE at 10 to 20 mph. ATHENS, Ala. -- Police say an Learn more in the video above. Athens police chief Floyd . Major wreck on Highway 31 between Athens and Malakoff. LIMESTONE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - Officers with the Decatur Police Department responded to a deadly wreck on Highway 31 near the Carpenter Technology building on Wednesday. Crews were called to the area of Highway 31 and Huntsville Brownsferry Roadaround 8:30 p.m. Sunday. From earlier: Authorities are responding to a fatal wreck on U.S. 72 in Athens. There was a problem saving your notification. A young man was killed in a one-vehicle accident near Athens, Alabama early Sunday morning, the Athens News-Courier reports. All rights reserved (About Us). The Hartselle Police Department and Hartselle Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and secured the area. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. All lanes north of Pryor Field Airport and south of Kubota Tractor Co. were blocked during the search. A north Alabama man was killed Monday afternoon after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a vehicle in Decatur, police said. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. All lanes of U.S. 31, from north of Pryor Field Airport to south of Kubota Tractor Company, are temporarily shut down. Athens Police officer Fred Millward and Limestone Coroner Mike West confer at the scene of a two-car accident that killed two people on Highway 31 in Athens Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Air Evac was called to the scene for assistance. Incident reports are only released to the victims of the incident or offense reported. The driver and passenger in the front sedan miraculously escaped injury though all three vehicles were totaled. wreck Wednesday on U.S. Highway 31. Police sayPriputenwas the driver of awhiteChevroletpick-uptruck. There is a $10 fee for each report provided. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. A Hollywood woman has been identified as the victim of a wreck Friday night in Jackson County. Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: 256-353-4612 Email: online@decaturdaily.com pic.twitter.com/LttquEaesk, [UPDATE] Southbound HWY 31 traffic is being diverted to Nanceford Rd, to Hwy 55, To evergreen Rd, to Hwy 157 and back to I-65. According to the Jefferson County Coroner, 29-year-old Antonio Laden Haynes was driving a convertible Cheverlot Camaro in the 3700 block of Decatur Hwy around 7:30 p.m. when he lost control of the car. which is fine, I get that stuff gets forgotten by accident sometimes, but this girl walked over to me, demanded to see the order on my phone (with an attitude) and then slammed a cup into my . Crews were called to the area of Highway 31 and Huntsville Brownsferry Road around 8:30 p.m. Sunday. health department is located when her car collided with a sport utility Kelvin Pride, 52, of Athens, was pronounced dead at the scene of the 3 p.m. crash at the intersection of Highway 31 and Highway 20, police said. A pregnant woman was killed in an overnight crash in Limestone County, according to Limestone County Coroner Mike West. UPDATE: ALEA has reopened all lanes of U.S. 31 as of 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Local law enforcement agencies obtained a description . All rights reserved. Witnesses told investigators the 18 wheeler was traveling west and stopped on US 72 to make a right turn into abusiness. It happened around 2 a.m. on Zehner Road, south of Highway 72 in Athens. Authorities said traffic was routed on Roy Long Road or allowed to turn back north on Hwy 31. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. The driver of that vehicle died of injuries sustained in the collision and her passenger was airlifted to Huntsville Hospital for treatment. Alabama state troopers also responded to the scene. Baxter was charged with second-degree theft and booked into the Morgan County Jail in lieu of a $2,500 bond. Athens police said firefighters worked quickly to remove two women from the middle vehicle and help them. The area was part of a temporary detour route due to work on Interstate 65. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Email us atnewsroom@waaytv.com. Report an Error | Submit a Tip to WAFF 48, Driver involved in wreck hit, killed while crossing Hwy 31, 59-year-old Florence man killed after being hit while riding bicycle. Copyright 2015 WAFF. Decatur PD is working to upgrade the charge against Baxter to first-degree theft. The driver of the SUV was taken by ambulance for treatment. Courtesy Photo/Brechtel Transmission & Auto Repair, Traffic diverted after 'major wreck' near U.S. 31, Thompson Road in Morgan County, St. Florian collects trailer full of items for flood victims in Tennessee, Hospitals overflow as patients with minor COVID-19 symptoms go to ER for COVID tests, 'I don't think any family should have to go through this': Victim to testify against Lauderdale Co. coroner, Court releases video of attack on Paul Pelosi, UPDATE: Governors Drive reopens near Stovehouse after incident with downed utility pole, Stagnant weather pattern continues through the weekend. Fatal Motorcycle Wreck in Athens Athens Police confirm that Ryan Dean Troupe died of his injuries shortly after emergency crews took him from the scene. The log truck was traveling south on Highway 31, while the van was traveling east on Huntsville Browns Ferry Road. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) identified the man as Rey Lagunas-Quintana Jr., 21, of. The driver of the third vehicle ran from the scene and was struck by a southbound vehicle and was killed. The City of Athens and Utilities sent a message that Hwy 31 southbound near Huntsville-Browns Ferry Road was blocked due to the crash. Courtesy Photo/Brechtel Transmission & Auto Repair Motorists were asked to avoid the area of U.S. 31. A vehicle and an 18-wheeler collided Wednesday on U.S. 31 near Thompson Road in Hartselle. U.S. 31 near Huntsville-Browns Ferry blocked due to fatal wreck The News Courier Sep 22, 2020 FreeImages Tags Official Huntsville-browns Ferry Courier Transports Highway Driver Traffic. ATHENS, AL (WAFF) - Police have identified theperson whodied after a wreck on Highway 72 in Athens near Barnett and Swann Furniture near Line Road on Tuesdayaround 4 p.m. Police say 64-year-oldDavid L. Priputen was the driver who died in the accident. 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