Tuscaloosa, AL – Fatal Truck Accident at Skyland Blvd & I-20 Takes Life of Samuel Brown & Teen

Tuscaloosa, AL (April 17, 2023) – The Tuscaloosa Police Department confirmed that 18-year-old Samuel Brown and a 17-year-old female tragically lost their lives as a result of a truck accident that took place early Saturday morning.

At around 1:50 a.m. on April 15, the Tuscaloosa Police Department and firefighters responded to the scene of an accident on Skyland Boulevard.

Reports from authorities show that Brown and three other teenagers were traveling on Skyland Boulevard in a 2022 Tesla when the vehicle collided with a semi-truck near Interstate 20. The Tesla became trapped under the vehicle with four people inside.

The driver of the Tesla, identified as the 17-year-old female, and Brown were both pronounced deceased at the scene as a result of their injuries.

Two other teenagers, identified as an 18-year-old female and a 17-year-old female, were both injured. The 18-year-old, who is from Montgomery, Alabama, was transported to UAB Hospital for the treatment of serious injuries. The 17-year-old, who is from Marion, Alabama, was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa for the treatment of injuries.

At this time, the police department is investigating the accident.

We hope the injured victims are able to recover quickly.

We offer our sincerest condolences to the families of Samuel Brown and the teen girl who lost her life in this accident.

Fatal Truck Accidents in Alabama

Fatal truck accidents are the cause of thousands of deaths annually in the United States. Here in Alabama, we see countless innocent people die as a result of these accidents. There are many instances where people lose their lives in preventable accidents with trucks.

The unfortunate truth is that many accidents are preventable. We see countless people die as a result of accidents due to negligent motorists who are drowsy, distracted, impaired, or otherwise negligent. Losing a loved one in a fatal accident can have an overwhelming impact on your life. Families often struggle to move forward while dealing with the emotional and financial toll fatal accidents bring.

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