Michael Shane Penrod, 47, dead after crash on Alabama 77 in Etowah County, Alabama

Modified Date: 
Fri, 03/26/2021 - 3:40pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Altoona man killed in early morning wreck near Southside

An Altoona man was killed this morning in a traffic accident in Etowah County.

Michael Shane Penrod was headed home from work on Alabama 77 around 6:11 a.m. when he drifted across the center line and struck the wheels of an 18-wheeler. The accident took his life. Few details are available at the moment; check back for updates.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Michael Shane Penrod
Roadway: 
Alabama 77

Comments

He had worked over and was exhausted.....could hardly hold his eyes open. Insisted on driving anyway. Very unfortunate, but with all due respect has NOTHING to do with the "comercial trucing industry".

**Pardon the typos

More than unfortunate, devastating to his family. 

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