Woman Dead, Children Injured In Multi-Vehicle Wreck In Pinson

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL — A multi-vehicle crash in Pinson Monday resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries, including the hospitalizations of three children. The wreck occurred around 9:35 Monday morning on Highway 79.

According to Sgt. Joni Money of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, a vehicle attempted to cross the highway and was struck by an oncoming vehicle. Two additional vehicles were involved as they attempted to avoid the collision.

"The driver and a passenger of the vehicle that struck the crossing vehicle, fled the scene on foot, leaving behind a small child who was transported to Children’s Hospital," Money said. "Multiple children ranging in age from 1 to 3 years-old were transported to Children’s Hospital. Their condition is unknown at this time."

The 32 year-old female driver of the vehicle that was attempting to cross the highway was pronounced dead at the scene. She was identified Tuesday morning as Brittany Nishae Williams of Birmingham.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s START team is investigating the circumstances surrounding this accident. If you have any information to provide regarding this accident, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450.