Amber Stevens, 17, dies and another 17-year-old girl critical after exiting vehicles involved in crash, then being struck by 2 separate vehicles on Highway 78 at Dugan Avenue in Jefferson County, Alabama
2 teenagers critically injured in crash
The two 17-year-old girls got out to check for damage and injuries when a Lexus driven by a 64-year-old man swerved to avoid the vehicles and hit both girls.
2 teen girls critical after they wrecked and were then struck by passing motorist
The injured teens were taken to UAB Hospital. One of the girls is from Trussville; the other is from Forestdale.
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