William Gates, 56, killed in single vehicle crash into tree on June 4 on Interstate 459.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:35am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Man killed in Wednesday wreck on I-459 identified

William Gates was killed when his 1998 Dodge Ram left the interstate, went down an embankment and hit a tree along I-459 near Acton Road around noon Wednesday, according to Alabama State Troopers spokesman Sgt. Steve Jarrett.

A 56-year-old man from Eclectic was killed Wednesday when his pickup went down an embankment and hit a tree off Interstate 459.

William Gates was killed when his 1998 Dodge Ram left the interstate, went down an embankment and hit a tree along I-459 near Acton Road around noon Wednesday, according to Alabama State Troopers spokesman Sgt. Steve Jarrett.

Gates was pronounced dead at 12:33 p.m., according to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.

Gates was from Eclectic, in Elmore County.

Alabama State Troopers are investigating the wreck.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
William Gates
Roadway: 
Interstate 459

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