Authorities ID two killed in horrific predawn crash on I-65 in Birmingham
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as Erasmo David Matias, 24, of Birmingham, and Sulema Marisol Ovalle-Pacaya, 29, of Bessemer.
Ethan Parker 
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has released the identities of two individuals tragically killed during a weekend collision on Interstate 65 in Birmingham. Officials confirmed the victims as 24-year-old Erasmo David Matias of Birmingham and 29-year-old Sulema Marisol Ovalle-Pacaya of Bessemer.
Incident Overview
The fatal wreck occurred at 4:39 a.m. on Sunday near the Greens Springs Avenue exit on I-65.
Investigators report that Matias was operating a Honda Civic at the time of the crash, with Ovalle-Pacaya riding as his passenger. First responders pronounced both victims deceased at the scene at 5:07 a.m.
Ongoing Investigation
The crash involved two vehicles. Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service personnel transported one individual from the second vehicle to a local hospital for treatment. The incident caused significant disruption, leading to the closure of that stretch of the interstate for several hours.
The Birmingham Police Department is currently leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident. Stay tuned to 205focus.com for further updates as this story develops.
