Wedowee man dies in tractor-trailer crash on I-65 in Birmingham
Fatal Tractor-Trailer Accident on I-65 in Birmingham
A tragic accident occurred on Sunday afternoon on Interstate 65 in Birmingham, resulting in the death of 47-year-old Damon Kabetzke from Wedowee. The incident unfolded around 3 p.m. when Kabetzke’s tractor-trailer overturned at the I-65 interchange. Emergency crews from the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service responded promptly, arriving on the scene to assess the situation, which included a fuel leak. However, they confirmed that the truck’s tanker section was empty at the time of the accident.
This was a single-vehicle accident, with no other vehicles or persons injured. Following the crash, traffic on the interstate was severely impacted, leading to lane closures that persisted for several hours. Affected lanes did not reopen until around 10 p.m., causing significant delays for motorists traveling through the area.
Authorities continue to investigate the factors leading to this unfortunate incident. As the community mourns the loss of Kabetzke, local officials are advising drivers to remain alert on the roads and heed safety precautions, particularly around heavy vehicles. Updates from the investigation are expected, and further details will be shared as they become available.
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