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Westerlund was driving drunk when his truck hit a tree. A witness said the truck was driving the wrong way, lost control and hit at least five parking meters. There were no injuries and only minor damage reported.
Troopers say a single-vehicle crash Sunday, has claimed the life of a Calera man.
According to a press release around 7:27 p.m., 30-year-old Justin McDowell was killed when the 2006 Mercedes Benz he was driving left the roadway and overturned.
The crash occurred on U.S. 80 at the 100 mile marker, one mile east of Dallas County.
No other details are being released at this time as the investigation continues.
Montgomery Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash accident that occurred on Saturday.
The accident occurred in the 900 block of West South Boulevard, and caused traffic problems at the I-65 and South Boulevard exit.
Police say that 43-year-old William Powery, of Millbrook, died after the 2006 Honda VTX motorcycle he was driving collided with a 2013 Mini Cooper.
Two of the three occupants of the Mini Cooper were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
A two-vehicle crash on Thursday has claimed the life of a Prattville man.
The crash occurred at 5:30 p.m. when a 2014 Harley Davidson FLHXS, that was being operated by 50-year-old Michael Smith, struck the rear of a 2012 Honda CR-V. The accident happened on the Northern Boulevard at the 0.4 mile marker, which is just outside the Montgomery city limits.
The driver of the Honda suffered minor injuries, and was transported to Baptist Medical Center South.
Nothing further is available as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate.
All southbound lanes of Interstate 85 near the Tallassee exit (mile marker 25 in Macon County) will remain closed to traffic for the rest of the day Tuesday, according to Alabama State Troopers.
Crews worked for much of the day to remove a burned 18-wheeler from a bridge and the waters below it. Following the vehicle's removal, the roadway will remain closed until inspectors can do an assessment report on the bridge.
One person died in the crash. He was later identified as Gerald Eugene Kess, Sr., 62. The cause of the crash also remains under investigation.