BLOUNT COUNTY — A two-vehicle crash at 9:33 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, has claimed the lives of one adult and two children.
Deana Whitfield, 47, of Locust Fork was seriously injured when the Cadillac SRX she was driving collided head on with a 2007 Jeep Cherokee driven by a 16-year-old of Blountsville. Whitfield was airlifted to UAB Hospital where she later died. The teen was injured and transported to UAB Hospital.
One female child in Whitfield’s vehicle, age 7, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second female child in Whitfield’s vehicle, age 5, was transported to St. Vincent’s Blount Hospital where she later died.
The crash occurred on Alabama Highway 79 two miles south of Cleveland. Nothing further is available as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate.
21 Comments
Gwen Lackey
Praying for all and family.people need to slow down!!!
Brittany Costello
This is so horrible. Condolences and prayers to all involved.
Greg Widick
So Sad to Hear . I can’t help but think a phone may be involved and caused a distraction for a driver . I see texting and driving several times daily from my plumbing service truck .
Susan Edwards Jacks
Praying for this family.
Wesley Gooch
Ditto
Teresa Stone Edwards
Praying for this family. So sad.
Teresa Patmon Hall
I will miss you my friend.
Amber Fox Greene
How awful. Prayers for all.
Scott White
So sad. I’m willing to bet the 16 year old was texting and driving
Billy Weller
So sad. Prayers and gods peace on all families
Reba Summers
I agree….seems like cell phones are the cause of most accidents….
Debbie Wood
Prayers for this family. So sad !!
Rachel Matthews Leonard
Prayers going up. I can’t help but think that those were here grandbabies in the car with her.. This is tragic..
Gena Ray Cranford
Hannah Tillman, they have been on my mind constantly since you posted their picture. I can’t wrap my mind around what their parents and grandparents, aunts, uncles and everyone that loved them are going through today. All I can do is pray for all of them. Is there a gofundme account to help the family?
Hannah Tillman
Thank you so much. It’s just a nightmare. I don’t know that anything has sunk in yet. I heard last night that a fund was being set up, but I haven’t seen details yet. Thank you for asking, and I’ll keep you posted. ❤️
Gena Ray Cranford
Hannah Tillman please do. My heart just breaks for them. Praying for Hesston’s little wife, too.
Hannah Tillman
Thank you. I know Kelsey will appreciate that.
DonandKarla Barnes
Praying
Susan Edwards Jacks
Teresa,this was my daughter in laws step mom and her little nieces. So sad.
Teresa Stone Edwards
Oh Susan I’m so sorry to hear that.
Anisa Dowda
It was two little girls and the grandma. 🙁