Bobby L. Hodge Obituary, Death – A tragic multi-vehicle accident in Franklin County on Saturday morning claimed the life of a Moulton man and left several others injured, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). Authorities reported that the crash happened at approximately 8:25 a.m. along Alabama Highway 24 near Franklin County 99, about ten miles east of Russellville. The wreck involved three vehicles, including a car, a truck, and another vehicle that became entangled after the first collision.
The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Bobby L. Hodge of Moulton. Investigators say Hodge was driving his car when it was struck by a truck. The force of the crash caused both Hodge’s car and the truck to collide with a third vehicle before overturning. The impact proved fatal for Hodge, who was not wearing a seat belt at the time. He was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.
In addition to Hodge’s death, several people sustained injuries in the crash. ALEA reported that the truck’s driver and two passengers were hurt, including a 13-year-old. All three were transported to Helen Keller Hospital for medical care. Their injuries, while serious, were not described as life-threatening at this time.
The third vehicle, struck during the collision, also had two passengers inside. Both individuals were injured and likewise taken to Helen Keller Hospital for treatment. Details about the severity of their injuries have not yet been released.
The chaotic series of impacts highlights the devastating consequences that can occur in just moments on Alabama’s highways. The overturned vehicles created significant disruption along Alabama 24 as emergency crews worked to treat the injured, clear the scene, and begin their investigation into the cause of the crash.
Authorities stressed that Hodge was not using a seat belt when the accident occurred, a reminder of the dangers of driving without proper restraints. Safety officials consistently warn that seat belts are one of the most effective ways to reduce fatalities in traffic accidents.
As of now, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division is continuing to investigate the circumstances that led to the collision. Factors such as speed, road conditions, and possible driver error are all under review.
The incident underscores the importance of road safety and the unpredictable nature of multi-vehicle crashes, which can quickly escalate in severity when multiple cars are involved. For the families of those injured, and especially for the loved ones of Bobby L. Hodge, the crash has brought sudden heartbreak.
More information is expected as ALEA’s investigation develops. For now, the community is left mourning the loss of a young man whose life was cut short in a tragic accident.
