Woman killed in crash involving on-duty Madison County deputy

Published
June 14, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Huntsville, Alabama
Alabama 23
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Huntsville Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama: A two‐vehicle crash on Alabama 23 near the 323 mile marker, about six miles northwest of Huntsville, killed a passenger in a Kia Optima. The vehicle was struck by a Ford Explorer driven by an on‐duty Madison County deputy who had emergency lights and siren activated. The victim was ejected from the car and pronounced dead at the scene; other occupants were injured and transported to hospital.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jacques L. Whitt Passenger Fatal
Mardasha D. Woods Driver Injured
Hailey N. Tibbs Passenger Injured
Unnamed Driver Driver Injured
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured

Original reporting

Woman killed in crash involving on-duty Madison County deputy

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