Colbert County Coroner Carlton Utley killed when struck and dragged on North Court Street in Florence, Alabama
Alabama coroner dies after he is dragged by truck
Florence police tell local media that Colbert County Coroner Carlton Utley became stuck between a pickup truck and a trailer about noon Monday, after getting out of the truck at a downtown intersection.
Colbert County Coroner Carlton Utley killed in Florence traffic accident
Utley was the coroner in Colbert County, which is a neighbor of Lauderdale County. Florence is the seat of Lauderdale County.
Colbert Co. coroner killed in 'horrific' accident
Officers say Utley was dropped by of a family member driving a truck at the intersection of Tombigbee Street and Court Street. The truck was also carrying a trailer.
Funeral services set for Alabama coroner Carlton Utley who was killed in tragic accident
Visitation will be Saturday from 12-2 p.m.at Colbert Memorial Chapel in Tuscumbia. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Poplar Creek Cemetery.
Carlton Heath Utley Memorial Page
The family will greet friends Saturday, July 1, 2017 from 12-2 p.m. at Colbert Memorial Chapel with service immediately following. Brother Greg Beasley and Brother Truman Sutton will be officiating. Burial will be in Poplar Creek Cemetery.
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