Two Students Killed in Alabama Crash | Birmingham News

Two young students, a 16-year-old driver and a 10-year-old passenger, tragically died in a single-vehicle crash in St. Clair County, Alabama, after their pickup truck veered off the road and struck a tree. The 10-year-old was hospitalized in critical condition before passing away; an 18-year-old passenger also suffered injuries. School officials confirmed both victims were district students but are honoring family privacy. In response, schools are deploying additional counselors and crisis staff starting Monday, urging parents to reach out if their children need support. Authorities note all three occupants were unbuckled at the time — a sobering detail as they investigate the cause of the crash. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/63aecd9c4be00d07