64-year-old man killed in fiery crash in Dallas County

Alabama State Troopers identified the victim as Samuel L. Jackson. He lived in Sardis.

64-year-old man killed in fiery crash in Dallas County

A tragic single-vehicle accident occurred in Dallas County, resulting in the death of a 64-year-old man. Authorities with the Alabama State Troopers have officially identified the victim as Samuel L. Jackson, a resident of Sardis.

Incident Details

The fatal wreck took place on Sunday morning at approximately 7:01 a.m. The incident occurred on Alabama 22, situated roughly one mile west of Selma.

Investigation Underway

According to Trooper Sgt. Reginal King, Jackson was operating a Toyota 4Runner when the vehicle left the roadway. The vehicle struck both a guardrail and a bridge, subsequently catching fire. Jackson was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following the crash, Jackson’s body was transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for official identification. Alabama State Troopers are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Updates regarding this story as reported by 205focus.com will follow as they become available.