From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
SPRINGVILLE – A single vehicle crash that occurred early Monday morning has left one person dead. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the fatal incident took place on Alabama Highway 23 near County Road in Springville.
At around 4:50 AM, the vehicle was traveling on the highway northbound at high speed before it ran off the road and struck a tree, killing the driver. The St. Clair County coroner is currently working to determine a positive identification. According to ALEA, the identification of the driver is being withheld pending notification of family – was killed.
Police continue to investigate the incident.