Two separate accidents occurring in Fayette County on Wednesday, Dec. 14 caused several injuries and one fatality. The Hamilton Post of the Alabama State Troopers reported that a fatal accident occurred at approximately 5:37 p.m. on Dec. 14 on Alabama Highway 171 North, near the 42-mile marker.
According to Fayette County Coroner Tim Kimbrell, two separate but similar accidents claimed the lives of two Fayette County men this month. Kimbrell reported that James Johnson, age 84, of the Eldridge Community in Fayette County, died on Saturday, March 12 when his pickup truck jumped into gear after he had exited the vehicle and ran over him.
The Hamilton post of the Alabama State Troopers reported that, “A single vehicle crash on Heartline Road in Fayette County claimed the life of a Bankston man. Scotty Wayne Keeton, W/M, DOB 3/1/72, died after being run over by a vehicle. The incident occurred at approximately 8 p.m. on 7/13/20.” Nothing further was released by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) State Troopers, as they continue to investigate the incident.
