Two killed in head-on crash north of Opelika

Published
June 13, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Opelika, Alabama
intersection of Alabama 169 and Lee County 140
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Opelika Alabama in Opelika, Alabama: Two people were killed in a head‐on crash north of Opelika near the intersection of Alabama 169 and Lee County 140. The 2013 Nissan Maxima, driven by William C. Smith Jr., collided with a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Steven Christopher Bush Jr.; both Smith and his passenger Ginger Nicole Smith McConnell were pronounced dead at the scene. Bush 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

Original reporting

Two killed in head-on crash north of Opelika

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