GADSDEN, Ala. — Authorities are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 65-year-old woman early Sunday morning in Gadsden.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash occurred around 6 a.m. on February 15 along Riverview Drive near Tillison Road within Gadsden city limits in Etowah County.
The victim has been identified as Kathy N. Hamilton, 65, of Elkmont. Hamilton was driving a 2000 GMC 1500 when her vehicle left the roadway, struck a fence, and entered a nearby pond. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Two passengers, Hali B. Bridges, 30, and Chance B. Bridges, 29, were also in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Both sustained injuries and were transported to Gadsden Regional Medical Center for treatment. Their current conditions have not been released.
Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division responded to the scene and are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Investigators are reviewing roadway conditions, vehicle factors, and other relevant information to determine the sequence of events. No additional details regarding the cause of the crash have been released.
Authorities urge drivers to exercise caution, especially during early morning hours when visibility and road conditions may present additional challenges. ALEA will provide updates as more information becomes available.
