Miranda Hamilton, 24, killed after two pickups collide on Lott Road near Semmes.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/16/2020 - 9:26am
Accident Date: 
Monday, April 14, 2014

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Alabama Department of Public Safety officials say a Theodore woman has died in a three-car crash on Alabama 217.

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Alabama Department of Public Safety officials say a Theodore woman has died in a three-car crash on Alabama 217.

Sgt. Steve Jarrett says 24-year-old Miranda Hamilton was killed when the pickup truck she was driving was hit by a Dodge Ram and overturned near Semmes.

Authorities say Hamilton wasn't wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, and the accident is under investigation.

Semmes is about 15 miles northwest of Mobile.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Miranda Hamilton
Jonathan Raynes
Roadway: 
Lott Road
City: 
Semmes, AL

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