Two killed, one injured after vehicle strikes grass cutting crew on I-85 in Valley
A horrific collision is under investigation in Valley after a vehicle struck and killed two grass cutting crew members, injured another along busy Interstate 85.
The collision occurred on Monday, June 10, 2024, around 6:20 P.M. on I-85 northbound between the 74 and 75 mile-markers when a vehicle, traveling north, had left the roadway and had struck several workers of a grass cutting crew in the median.
Valley Police Chief Mike Reynolds says Rumaldo Lopez Perez was life-flighted from the scene to Columbus and his condition is unknown at this time.
Chief Reynolds also identified the two deceased individuals as 44-year-old Pablo Gutierrez Cruz and Reuben Lopez Perez.
“The driver of the vehicle, Randall Shane Lankford, 44 of Valley, told officers that he was heading north in the left lane when a semi to his right attempted to merge into his lane,” Chief Reynolds added. “He left the roadway and lost control of his vehicle, causing him to hit the workers.”
If anyone witnessed this accident, please contact the Valley Police Department at 334-756-5200 or the Valley Area Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP,1-833-AL1-STOP, or email at http://www.215stop.com.
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