One killed, two injured in truck crash

A two-vehicle crash at 4 p.m.  Saturday, Feb. 22, on U.S. Hwy 80 claimed the life of an Opelika man and injured two others.

Senior Trooper Reginal King, Public Information Officer with ALEA out of Selma, said Brian Anthony Brooks, 39, was killed when the 2020 Freightliner in which he was a passenger, was struck by a 2016 Freightliner. Brooks was pronounced dead at the scene.

Both drivers were injured and transported to area hospitals. The crash occurred near the 50 mile marker, 16 miles east of Demopolis. King said no further information is available. ALEA State Troopers continue to investigate.