William Gates, 56, killed in single vehicle crash into tree on June 4 on Interstate 459.
Modified Date:
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:35amAccident Date:
Tuesday, June 3, 2014Man 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 459City:
Birmingham, ALCounty:
Jefferson County, ALArea:
Birmingham, AL
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