Fatal crash report

Fatal crash in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama

January 6, 2021 · FARS case 2021-10027

Location as recorded in the police report (32.6428, -85.3407). It may be approximate.
Deaths
1
Vehicles
3
People involved
5
Time
18:25
Wednesday

Location and conditions

Road
US-280 SR-1
Cross road
NORTH UNIROYAL RD
Route type
U.S. Highway
Area
Urban
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Dark - Lighted
Junction
Intersection
Intersection type
Four-Way Intersection
Manner of collision
Angle
First harmful event
Motor Vehicle In-Transport

Vehicles and occupants

Vehicle 1: 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis

Cars · 1 death in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 16-20 Suspected minor injury
  • Passenger · Age 16-20 Fatal injury

Vehicle 2: 2003 Dodge Ram

Pickup trucks · 0 deaths in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 35-44 No apparent injury
  • Passenger · Age 55-64 Possible injury

Vehicle 3: 2018 Acura TLX

Cars · 0 deaths in this vehicle

  • Driver · Age 35-44 No apparent injury

More about this area

Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). FARS records contain no names. Ages are shown as bands and locations as reported by police.