From The Tribune staff reports
FAIRMONT — Just before 7 p.m. last night, Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 3300 block of Erwin Dairy Road near Fairmont North Jefferson County, on reports of a single vehicle traffic accident.
Polk was transported from the scene to UAB hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival at 7:3 p.m.
Deputies are conducting the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.