Leslie Burnett, 19, dies in car crash on May 12 in Pelham.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:33am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, May 11, 2014

Driver dies after 2-vehicle wreck in Pelham

Pelham police say that a driver in a two-vehicle wreck has passed away from her injuries. While police have withheld the driver's name, family and friends have identified her as 19-year-old Leslie Burnett.

Loved ones mourn 19-year-old nursing student killed in Pelham wreck

Tuesday night the Pelham community are mourning the loss of Burnett. Her friends describe her as kind and a girl who had a very bright future ahead of her.

Pelham police say that a driver in a two-vehicle wreck has passed away from her injuries.

While police have withheld the driver's name, family and friends have identified her as 19-year-old Leslie Burnett.

The accident happened Monday, May 12 at the intersection of Helena Road and Wooddale Drive shortly before 3 p.m.

Police say an Acura Integra, driven by Burnett, pulled in front of a Mazda pickup truck after turning left onto Helena Road from Wooddale Drive. Burnett was airlifted to UAB where she later passed away.

The driver and passenger of the Mazda were treated at a local hospital. Their conditions are unknown.

The accident is still under investigation.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Leslie Burnett
City: 
Pelham, AL

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