WKRG News 5

Eight Mile man killed in commercial vehicle crash: ALEA

By Pat O'Donnell,

7 hours ago

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Ala. ( WKRG ) — An Eight Mile man was killed Thursday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash involving a commercial vehicle, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

63-year-old David W. Odell was killed when the 2024 Freightliner dump truck he was driving left the roadway and overturned.

According to ALEA, he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

An ALEA spokesperson said the crash occurred on Atmosphere Road near Poarch Road, which is about 6 miles north of Atmore in Escambia County.

LOCATION:

ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division is still investigating.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKRG News 5.

Expand All

Read in NewsBreak

Comments /

Add a Comment

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Local News

Mississippi Highway Patrol responds to 2-vehicle crash in George County

WKRG News 52 days ago

Escambia County crash leaves motorcyclist dead Thursday: FHP

WKRG News 51 day ago

‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ star dies after reported stabbing

WKRG News 52 days ago

Mobile police arrest 26 people in sting operation targeting illegal drug sales

WKRG News 5last hour

Motorcyclist injured in crash on Airport Boulevard in Mobile

WKRG News 52 days ago

Mobile man facing felony charges after attempted traffic stop

WKRG News 51 day ago

Arlington Crash: Man Dead, Woman Critical

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt12 days ago

Hurricane Helene Live Updates

WKRG News 51 day ago

Venomous blue sea dragons wash ashore in Outer Banks

WKRG News 52 days ago

CHILLING PHOTO: Florida man, dog rescued after sailboat sinks 25 miles out in Gulf

WKRG News 522 hours ago

10th person dies in outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meat

WKRG News 51 day ago

Mobile Police investigating after home struck by gunfire

WKRG News 55 hours ago

Tiny 6-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

Camilo Díaz28 days ago

4 teens accused of Silverhill shooting given $175k bond each

WKRG News 52 days ago

Death toll rises after Helene slams the South

WKRG News 515 hours ago

WATCH: Carjackers taunt officers, hang out window during high-speed chase in California

WKRG News 51 day ago

Video shows officer punching pipe-wielding suspect after fatal police shooting

WKRG News 51 day ago

8 people without a home after fire in Escambia County quadplex: Fire-Rescue

WKRG News 52 days ago

‘Literally bailed out headfirst’: Escaped inmate on the run has escaped custody before

WKRG News 51 day ago

This Shih Tzu Is Searching For Home After Growing Family No Longer Able To Care For Him

Camilo Díaz22 days ago

Dallas woman, 21, tried to cross border with 50 pounds of cocaine in car, CBP says

WKRG News 51 day ago

Spanish Fort breaks ground on first dog park

WKRG News 51 day ago

Uber offers free rides to shelters for Floridians

WKRG News 521 hours ago

Swatting call to Jennifer Aniston’s home under investigation: Los Angeles police

WKRG News 52 days ago

Escambia County Emergency Response Team: Stay prepared through Hurricane Helene

WKRG News 51 day ago

Social media helps fentanyl dealers distribute deadly doses, parents warn

WKRG News 51 day ago

A man says Ohtani’s 50-50 home run ball was ripped out of his hands. Now, he’s suing

WKRG News 51 day ago

Denton Motorcyclist Fatally Collides on East University Dr

Robert Russell Shaneyfelt18 days ago

Kentucky law enforcement still looking for Joseph Couch, sought for I-75 shootings

Northern Kentucky Tribune14 days ago

4 NFL stadiums designated by FEMA as extreme weather shelters, disaster response sites

WKRG News 51 day ago

It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:

Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.

Comments / 0

Community Policy