One person was killed in a crash on Interstate 65 Northbound in Birmingham, prompting police to shut down lanes for an investigation.
Details about the exact cause of the crash, the identity of the victim, and whether other vehicles were involved have not been released. The closure was reported by WBMA. It remains unclear which police division is leading the investigation or whether speed or seatbelt use played a role in the deadly wreck.
A Corridor With a History of Deadly Incidents
A separate, years-old case involving a 2022 hit-and-run that killed a pedestrian led to an arrest announced by Birmingham Police. In an October 1 report, Hoodline’s earlier reporting said a man had been arrested in connection with the case. Authorities said the victim was walking in a travel lane when he was struck; his mother said he had run out of gas and was making his way along the roadside.
A spill involving calcium carbonate dust also led to an I-65 closure, according to a post from meteorologist James Spann on Facebook. The incident caused extensive traffic backups.
The Birmingham Closure
Interstate 65 passes through Birmingham, where police closed northbound lanes for an investigation…