Crime & Safety

Two Killed In West Jefferson County Collision

Two people are dead and one is hospitalized after a collision Friday night in west Jefferson County.

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL — Two people are dead and one is hospitalized after a collision in west Jefferson County Friday. The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. in the 4800 block of Bessemer Johns Road.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said deputies found that a black Ford Mustang had crossed over the center line in a curve and hit a white Nissan Altima. The drivers of both vehicles were pronounced deceased on the scene.

A passenger in the Mustang was transported to UAB hospital with serious injuries, according to Sgt. Joni Money.

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