Leeds Man Killed in Friday Crash

0:00It's March 23rd. Welcome to Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. A 21-year-old man from Gardendale died in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Leeds, Alabama. Kaden Paul Engel was the sole occupant of his car and was pronounced dead at the scene in the 2300 block of Montevallo Road, Southwest. The collision happened right around 3.47 pm, according to authorities. Details on what led to the wreck remain limited at this point. Several residents are shaken by the news, as road safety continues to be a concern in that busy area near Birmingham. Engel's family has not yet released a statement, Leeds police are leading the investigation, with no updates on the other driver's condition or any charges so far. We'll keep following this story as more information comes to light from officials.