Michael Scoggins, 9, and Meagan Scoggins, 17, killed in car collision with semi truck on Short Creek Road near Mulga, Alabama
8-year-old, 17-year-old killed in fatal Jefferson County accident
Both vehicles were traveling along Alabama Highway 269 in opposite directions. The car turned across the highway in the path of the truck and both vehicles collided.
2 siblings, ages 9 and 17, die in crash with 18-wheeler; 2 others critical
A 15-year-old sister, Donna, is in critical condition at Children's of Alabama. The oldest sister, 19-year-old Katie Scoggins, was listed in critical condition at UAB Hospital, according to a spokeswoman there. She was the driver, authorities said.
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