From Tribune staff reports
A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 10:13 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, has claimed the life of an Ardmore man, according to Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Benson was not using his seat belt at the time of crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Lopez was injured and transported by helicopter to Huntsville Hospital for treatment.
The passengers of the bus: Tina D. Ratcliff, 56, of Louin, Miss.; Kenneth C. Green, 41, of Florence; Ceara K. Finney, 36, of Tuscaloosa; Willie G. Miller Jr., 63, of Nashville, Tenn.; Tashae L. Brandberry, 23; Lacey J. Cantu, 36, of Moncks Corner S.C.; Dion L. Shelton, 54, of Lowndesboro; and Hope R. Knox, 37, of Myrtle, Miss., were all injured and transported to local area hospitals for treatment.
The crash occurred on Pinedale Road near Alabama 53, approximately four miles southeast of Ardmore, in Limestone County.
No further information is available as Troopers with the ALEA Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.