Tractor and Tesla involved in collision at Lee County intersection
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- Farm tractor and Tesla collided at Lee County intersection Wednesday morning; one driver had pain but refused hospital transport.
- Emergency crews evaluated both drivers and the electric vehicle; no fire hazard or injuries reported by second driver.
Emergency crews responded Wednesday morning to a motor vehicle collision involving a farm-type tractor and a Tesla passenger vehicle at the intersection of Lee Road 175 and Lee Road 131.
According to the Salem Volunteer Fire Department, volunteers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 7:25 a.m. Crawford Volunteer Fire Department was also dispatched to assist through mutual aid.
Upon arrival, responders found that a farm-type tractor and a Tesla passenger vehicle had collided. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was on scene assisting with traffic control.
Salem Volunteer Fire Department personnel provided medical evaluations until the arrival of East Alabama EMS. One driver complained of pain but declined transport to a hospital. The second driver reported no injuries.
Fire officials also evaluated the electric vehicle and determined it did not pose a hazard. No smoke, fire or fluid leaks were observed.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency arrived on scene and handled the crash report. Volunteers continued assisting with traffic control until Snap’s Super Shop Towing arrived.
The Salem Volunteer Fire Department thanked its partner agencies for their assistance during the incident.
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