From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TALLADEGA COUNTY – A teenage girl from Munford died today after she was involved in a tragic car accident south of Oxford. She was a passenger in a car driven by another girl who was injured in the crash, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
At 12:35 p.m. today, the 17-year old driver from Lincoln was driving a 2002 Civic Honda west on Richeytown Road when she lost control of the vehicle. The car left the road and struck a nearby tree. The Munford teenage girl was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Pell City where she died of her injuries. She was 15-years old.
The Lincoln teenager was taken to Regional Medical Center in Anniston.
State troopers continue to investigate.