News Summary
A tragic wreck on U.S. 231 in Marshall County, Alabama, resulted in the death of a Huntsville city employee, identified as Hank Ross Hornbuckle, and injuries to two others. The accident involved a single vehicle, with emergency crews responding swiftly. Mayor Tommy Battle expressed condolences for the loss, while the Alabama State Troopers investigate the cause of the crash, emphasizing the dangers faced by public workers.
Huntsville Tragedy: City Employee Killed in Marshall County Wreck
A wreck occurred on U.S. 231 in Marshall County, Alabama, on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the death of a city employee and leaving two others injured. The crash took place around 3 p.m. and involved a single vehicle, a white truck that was found flipped over in a ditch on the southbound side of the highway.
The deceased has been identified as Hank Ross Hornbuckle, a 44-year-old resident of New Hope. Hornbuckle was employed as a public works employee for the City of Huntsville and was also a candidate for the New Hope City Council. The Marshall County Coroner confirmed Hornbuckle’s death at the scene of the accident.
In addition to Hornbuckle, a total of three Huntsville public works employees were involved in the wreck. Among the injured was Councilman Donnie Dowdy, whose condition has yet to be disclosed. Emergency response efforts were swift, with multiple fire departments, including Arab Fire Department, Brindlee Mountain, Ruth, and Union Grove, arriving on the scene to assist.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the Alabama State Troopers. They are working to uncover the circumstances that led to the vehicle overturning on the busy highway.
The incident has prompted an outpouring of condolences from the community. Mayor Tommy Battle of Huntsville expressed sorrow over Hornbuckle’s death and extended thoughts and prayers to his family, as well as to the injured employees. He highlighted Hornbuckle’s significant contributions to the community, noting the impact of his loss will be deeply felt by many.
This tragic event underscores the risks faced by public workers, who often carry out their responsibilities under challenging conditions. As the community grapples with this sudden loss, ongoing investigations are expected to reveal more about the circumstances leading up to the accident, with updates likely in the coming days.
The story is developing, and new information will be reported as it becomes available. Residents in the area are encouraged to stay alert and informed regarding the investigation’s progress.
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- WAAY 31 News
- Wikipedia: Marshall County, Alabama
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