Fatal Crash in Blount County: Three Vehicles Involved

0:00It's March 24th, Birmingham News, today starts now, AI-powered and ready. A 62-year-old man lost his life in a three-car crash Monday morning in Blount County, Alabama. The collision unfolded on State Highway 75, just north of Waniata, leaving several others hurt. Paul Johnson of Altoona succumbed to his injuries at UAB Hospital. His vehicle collided first with another car, setting off a chain reaction on the roadway. The driver of that second car suffered injuries and was rushed to UAB for care. Moments later, a third vehicle slammed into Johnson's car. Passengers in the third vehicle, a two-year-old and an eight-month-old both sustained injuries and were taken to a local hospital for treatment. State troopers with the Alabama law enforcement agency continue piecing together the details as this heartbreaking wreck underscores the unpredictability of morning drives. And...