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Highway 165 crash in Russell County leaves one dead, another injured
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Key takeaways
- Three-vehicle crash on Highway 165 in Russell County killed 36-year-old Anthony D. Dinelli from blunt force trauma.
- Another driver sustained minor injuries; authorities investigating speed as possible contributing factor in Monday morning collision.
Authorities are investigating a deadly crash Monday morning.
The three-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Alabama Highway 165 just south of Sunderlan Drive around 8:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026.
The driver of one of the vehicles, identified as 36-year-old Anthony D. Dinelli, was pronounced dead on the scene at 9:31 a.m., according to Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr. Dinelli died from blunt force trauma injuries sustained in the crash.
Firefighters and medical professionals were also seen treating another driver with possible minor injuries.
Investigators are investigating whether speed may have been a contributing factor. This is an ongoing investigation by the coroner’s office and the Phenix City Police Department.
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