Leesburg Woman Dies Following Head-On Crash in Etowah County - Coosa Valley News

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Leesburg, Alabama
U.S. Highway 411 near Anderson Road
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Leesburg Alabama in Leesburg, Alabama: A 73‐year‐old Leesburg woman, Ruth D. Cagle, was killed when the Nissan Juke she was riding in collided head‐on with a Toyota Highlander on U.S. Highway 411 near Anderson Road, about one mile north of Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, at approximately 2:55 p.m. on June 8. The driver of the Nissan and the driver of the Highlander were also injured.

Publicly reported parties

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

Original reporting

Leesburg Woman Dies Following Head-On Crash in Etowah County - Coosa Valley News

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