Highway 17 crash claims life of Washington County student
UPDATE (2:05 p.m.): New details have emerged regarding this morning's tragic accident on Highway 17. Sheriff Richard Stringer confirmed that a female student from Washington County High School lost her life in the collision between her vehicle and an 18-wheeler at 7:30 a.m. The student was pronounced dead at the scene, while the truck driver sustained injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital. The investigation into the crash is ongoing. Despite the incident, classes at Washington County proceeded as scheduled, with additional support from counselors for students. ORIGINAL STORY: A section of Alabama 17 remains blocked due to a previous two-car collision early this morning, as reported by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The roadway closure is near Baxter Godwin Road in Washington County, with no estimated reopening time provided. ALEA is conducting an investigation and will provide updates once the road is clear for passage again.
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