Teen killed after crash into mailbox in Talladega County

By CNN Newsource

Published July 8, 2021 11:02 AM

By Web Staff

TALLADEGA COUNTY, Alabama (WVTM) — A teenager was killed and another person was injured after a crash in Talladega County last night.

The Alabama State Troopers reported the crash happened on Eastaboga Road, about 10 miles northeast of Talladega just before 9 p.m.

State Troopers say an SUV left the roadway and crashed into a mailbox.

According to a news release, a teenage passenger in the SUV died at the scene.

The SUV’s driver was taken to Children’s Hospital for treatment, said the state troopers.

ALEA continues to investigate.

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