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3 Children Die in Tragic SUV-Truck Collision
13 Apr
Summary
- Three children lost their lives in a Saturday morning collision.
- The wreck involved an SUV and a truck near Moulton.
- Two children remain in critical condition after the crash.
A tragic vehicle collision on Saturday near Moulton, Alabama, resulted in the deaths of three young individuals. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 157 and Highway 24, involving an SUV and a truck. First responders reported confirmed entrapment at the scene.
Tragically, three children, identified as Bryant Ballew, 10, and Bryleigh Pledger, 7, were pronounced dead at the crash site. Ashley Hagood, 33, the driver of the SUV, succumbed to her injuries shortly after arriving at the hospital. Two other children, Bentley Pledger, 10, and Brynleigh Pledger, 7, were transported to the hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the truck sustained only minor injuries and received hospital treatment. Following the incident, the intersection experienced significant delays before eventually reopening. Local officials, including Moulton Mayor Ryan Jolly and State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough, expressed their condolences and urged the community for prayers and patience during the investigation.
