1 killed, 2 injured after head-on collision in east Alabama

Published
June 11, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Leesburg, Alabama
U.S. 411 near Anderson Road
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Leesburg Alabama in Leesburg, Alabama: A head‐on collision on U.S. 411 near Anderson Road in Etowah County killed one person and injured two others. The crash occurred at 2:55 p.m. on Monday, June 8. Ruth D. Cagle died from her injuries after being taken to UAB Hospital; Denver J. Cagle and Gaines C. Smith were treated for injuries at Riverview Medical Center.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Ruth D. Cagle Driver Fatal
Denver J. Cagle Driver Injured
Gaines C. Smith Driver Injured

Original reporting

1 killed, 2 injured after head-on collision in east Alabama

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