QUINTON, Ala. – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal single-vehicle accident in Quinton as 69-year-old Charles Eugene Fantozzi of Gardendale, according to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.
The crash was discovered Friday afternoon in the 8700 block of Flat Top Road, a rural stretch in western Jefferson County. While the exact time of the crash remains unknown, emergency responders were called to the scene, and Fantozzi was pronounced dead at 2:43 p.m., said Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates.
Details about how the accident occurred are still under investigation. Officials have not released information on the vehicle’s condition, road conditions, or any potential contributing factors such as speed, weather, or a medical emergency. However, authorities did confirm that Fantozzi was the only occupant of the vehicle and no other cars were involved.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team is conducting a thorough investigation to determine what led to the crash. Their work will include scene analysis, vehicle inspection, and reviewing any available traffic or surveillance footage from nearby areas.
Charles Eugene Fantozzi was a longtime resident of Gardendale and is remembered by those who knew him as a kind, hardworking individual. His sudden passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends, and community.
As the investigation continues, officials urge anyone who may have witnessed anything unusual in the area at the time to come forward with information. The sheriff’s office is committed to uncovering the full details of the incident.
Funeral arrangements for Mr. Fantozzi are expected to be announced by the family . His death marks another tragic reminder of the unpredictability of road travel and the importance of ongoing safety efforts across Alabama’s highways.
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