One killed, three others injured in serious two-vehicle crash on Veterans Pkwy at B’ham Hwy in Opelika
Opelika police are investigating a serious crash Wednesday night that left one person dead and three others injured.
Opelika Police and Fire responded to a multiple vehicle crash with injuries on Veterans Parkway near Birmingham Highway on December 6, 2023, at approximately 7:23 p.m.
Officers located a Toyota 4Runner on its side in the roadway and a Hyundai Sonata near the wood line. The 65-year-old driver of the Sonata was deceased at the scene.
Opelika Fire Department was able to extract the driver and passengers from the 4Runner. Two occupants were transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital and one occupant was transported to East Alabama Medical Center for treatment. One remains in critical condition at Piedmont.
The case remains under investigation by the Opelika Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Investigation team.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Opelika Police Department at (334) 705-5200 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.
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