Three killed in four-vehicle crash in Millbrook

Millbrook police are investigating a four-vehicle crash that left three people dead and two others injured.

Police chief P.K. Johnson said the crash happened at about 6:13PM last night on Alabama Highway 14, between Kinsley Lane
and Oak Tree Road. That is near the 17 Springs recreation complex.

Johnson said an off-duty law enforcement officer and passersby got the two injured people out of their vehicles and were administering CPR as law enforcement and fire personnel arrived.

One of the two people injured is in critical condition.

Those who were killed are listed as:

• Anthony L. Smith, a 33-year-old Demopolis resident
• Diane E. Smith, a 65-year-old resident of Indiana
• Mary F. Ford, a 60-year-old resident of Millbrook

The scene was turned over to the Millbrook Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Unit for investigation.

Johnson said the police department has video of the wreck, which was captured by another driver whose vehicle is equipped
with a dash-mounted video camera.

Johnson said based on video and witness statements, it appears that one of the vehicles involved was travelling west on Highway 14 and suddenly veered into oncoming traffic, hitting a vehicle travelling east, which overturned, and collided with two
additional vehicles.

Johnson said his department’s thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. He said anytime that a tragedy such as this occurs, there are those who speculate as to the cause of such events, with some offering opinions and perceived solutions. Unfortunately, much of this occurs on social media, with little or no thought process as to who may view this material. He asks the public to consider this before posting photographs of the scene or their opinions out of respect and consideration for the victims and their family members who are attempting to process this tragedy.