SPRINGVILLE, Alabama — A 38-year-old man lost his life Thursday morning after his pickup truck left a county road and slammed into a tree in St. Clair County.
Alabama State Troopers identified the victim Friday as Chance Mitchell Lawrence Taylor of Springville.
The crash occurred at 8:35 a.m. on County Road 32 near Clayton Road, approximately five miles west of Springville.
What Troopers Say Happened: Senior Trooper Gregory Corble said Taylor was behind the wheel of a Chevrolet S-10 when the truck veered off the road and struck a tree.
Emergency responders transported Taylor to St. Vincent’s East hospital.
He was pronounced dead there.
Investigation Still Open: Alabama State Troopers are continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the single-vehicle crash.
No further details about what caused the truck to leave the road have been released at this time.
A Road That Locals Know Well: County Road 32 is a familiar stretch for residents in and around Springville.
Single-vehicle crashes on rural roads like this one are a persistent concern for public safety officials across Alabama.
Investigators have not yet said whether speed, road conditions, or other factors played a role in the deadly wreck.
Updates are expected as the investigation moves forward.
If you have any information related to this crash, contact the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
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