Father and Son Killed on Highway | Birmingham News

A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded on I-65 in Birmingham when a father and son, Cornelius Leray Dixon, 56, and his 22-year-old son Jamari Tre’vionne Dixon, were fatally struck by a tractor-trailer. Jamari, a dedicated patient care technician heading home after his car’s rear axle failed, had pulled over to fix the issue — only for his father to rush out to help. While removing the tire, Cornelius was hit by a vehicle; Jamari then ran to assist his dad — only to be struck moments later by the same truck. Still wearing his safety vest, Jamari was kneeling in the road as the collision occurred. Both men were beloved: Cornelius, a 36-year veteran employee and devoted family man; Jamari, a bright student with dreams of entrepreneurship. Their loss has left their community shattered, as the family struggles to honor their legacy while navigating unimaginable grief. The investigation into the crash continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.al.com/news/2026/09/father-and-son-struck-and-killed-on-i-65-were-very-kind-selfless-human-beings.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/73efb412821d6c9c Report issues to [email protected].