MARENGO COUNTY, Ala – A heartbreaking crash in Marengo County has claimed the lives of two individuals, including a juvenile, early Friday morning. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the two-vehicle collision occurred around 7:15 a.m. on U.S. Highway 43, approximately five miles south of Linden.
Authorities identified the victims as 53-year-old Lashandra S. Bell, of Gainesville, and an 18-year-old juvenile, Li Trez, of Mobile. Both drivers were tragically pronounced dead at the scene after their vehicles collided head-on.
The devastating accident has left both communities mourning the loss of two lives taken far too soon. Friends and loved ones remember Lashandra as a kind-hearted woman who always put others first — a loving mother, friend, and neighbor whose smile could light up any room. Li Trez, described by those who knew him as full of energy and ambition, had his whole life ahead of him. His passing leaves a deep void among his family, classmates, and friends.
The Marengo County Sheriff’s Office and ALEA Troopers responded swiftly to the crash, closing the roadway for several hours as they investigated the tragic scene. Officials have not released further details, but the investigation remains ongoing.
As the community grieves this devastating loss, thoughts and prayers go out to the families and loved ones of both victims. May Lashandra Bell and Li Trez rest in eternal peace, their memories forever cherished by those who loved them most.
MARENGO COUNTY, Ala – A devastating two-vehicle crash in Marengo County claimed the lives of 53-year-old Lashandra S. Bell of Gainesville and 18-year-old Li Trez of Mobile early Friday morning.