From The Tribune staff reports
SHELBY COUNTY — A vehicle pursuit in South Shelby County near Columbiana resulted in a crash on Tuesday, February 22, at approximately 2:20 a.m.
Deputies discovered that one of the males was deceased. The other male occupant was found to be seriously injured and transported to a Birmingham area hospital for treatment.
“At this time, there is no evidence that the death or injuries of the occupants are a result of law enforcement using deadly force,” Sheriff John Samaniego said. “However, members of the Shelby County Major Crimes Task Force have been asked to investigate the incident to determine what led to the death of one occupant and the serious injuries to the other occupant.”
If anyone has any information, in this case, we ask that you contact the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office at (205) 669-3750 or contact Crime Stoppers at (205) 254-7777. You can also submit an anonymous tip online by visiting www.crimestoppersmetroal.com.