Two Salem residents killed in head-on crash in Lee County – CNAW 2 with Colin Scroggins

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Salem, Alabama
Alabama Highway 169 and Lee County Road 140
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Salem Alabama in Salem, Alabama: A head‐on collision occurred near the intersection of Alabama Highway 169 and Lee County Road 140, approximately seven miles north of Opelika, at about 10:47 a.m. on June 12. Two Salem residents-William C. Smith Jr., 80, and his passenger Ginger Nicole Smith McConnell, 47-were killed in the crash. The other driver, Sir Steven Christopher Bush Jr., 32, was injured and transported to East Alabama Medical Center for treatment.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
William C. Smith Jr Driver Fatal
Ginger Nicole Smith McConnell Passenger Fatal
Sir Steven Christopher Bush Jr Driver Injured
William C. Smith Jr. Named in reporting
Sir Steven Christopher Bush Jr. Named in reporting

Original reporting

Two Salem residents killed in head-on crash in Lee County – CNAW 2 with Colin Scroggins

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