A tragic single-vehicle accident occurred on Lauderdale County Road 47, near the intersection with Lauderdale County Road 140, resulting in the death of a 30-year-old man from Killen. The individual, identified as Zachary A. Riley, lost control of his vehicle, veered off the roadway, struck a culvert, and subsequently overturned. This unfortunate incident took place around 11:45 a.m. on Monday, as reported by troopers from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s highway patrol division.
At the time of the crash, Riley was not wearing a seat belt, which may have contributed to the severity of his injuries. Following the collision, he was transported to North Alabama Medical Center in Florence for urgent medical care. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Riley succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital on Wednesday, as confirmed by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing, with troopers continuing to gather information.
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