Keddra C. Ingram Identified as Victim in Fatal Alabama Highway Crash
LEIGHTON, Ala. — A tragic crash along Alabama 20 claimed the life of a Muscle Shoals woman on Thursday afternoon when the vehicle she was riding in struck the rear of a tractor-trailer.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) confirmed the incident occurred around 1:35 p.m., near mile marker 36, approximately one mile east of Leighton in Colbert County. The victim has been identified as 38-year-old Keddra C. Ingram, who was a passenger in a 2025 Lincoln Corsair involved in the collision.
Preliminary findings indicate that the Lincoln Corsair rear-ended a 2018 Freightliner tractor-trailer. While full details have yet to be released, the impact of the crash was severe, and Ingram was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Authorities have not confirmed whether the driver of the Corsair was injured, nor have they released any details about other potential occupants.
ALEA troopers are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Factors such as speed, road conditions, or possible driver distractions have not been disclosed, and no statements have been made regarding possible charges or citations.
The stretch of Alabama 20 near Leighton is heavily traveled by both commercial and passenger vehicles and has been the site of past accidents, prompting renewed concern about safety on rural highways.
The sudden loss of Keddra Ingram has left her loved ones and the Muscle Shoals community in mourning. Community members have expressed condolences and called for greater caution and awareness on roadways shared by large trucks and smaller vehicles.
As the investigation continues, ALEA is urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to come forward. Officials hope that gathering additional details will help bring clarity to Ingram’s grieving family and potentially prevent similar tragedies in the future.
Further updates from law enforcement are expected as more information becomes available. In the meantime, the community continues to grieve the devastating and unexpected loss of Keddra C. Ingram.
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