From The Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY — A woman was killed and two children were injured along with a dog in a Thursday evening crash, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.
At approximately 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, deputies were dispatched to the 8500 block of Rouse Road in Warrior to investigate a single-car accident. A 2014 Nissan Rogue had left the roadway and struck a concrete barrier.
The 30-year-old female driver suffered fatal injuries during the accident. Jefferson County Coroner Bill Yates identified the woman as Emily Brooke Brewer, of Warrior.
Two children, ages 10 and 12 and a dog were also in the vehicle.
The children are being treated at Children’s Hospital for what are thought to be minor injuries and the dog is being treated at a local veterinarian for broken bones sustained in the accident Witnesses on the scene attempted to administer first aid to Brewer but their efforts were unsuccessful.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s START Team is investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.