JACKSON COUNTY, AL. (THECOUNT.COM) — Kenneth Dewayne Evans, 57, of Flat Rock, AL, has been identified as the man killed in a single-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Higdon, Alabama, according to confirmed information released by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) confirmed that Evans was pronounced dead at the scene after his vehicle left the roadway, overturned, and struck a tree in a rural area of Jackson County, AL.
According to ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division, the fatal crash occurred at approximately 1:50 p.m. Saturday along Jackson County Road 95 near Jackson County Road 295, an area located roughly two miles south of the Higdon city limits in northeastern Jackson County, Alabama.
Investigators said Evans was driving a Ford Fiesta when the vehicle exited the roadway under circumstances that have not yet been publicly detailed. The car reportedly overturned before colliding with a tree, causing fatal injuries.
Authorities confirmed that Evans was the sole occupant of the vehicle at the time of the crash. No other vehicles were involved, and no additional injuries were reported.
Emergency responders arrived on scene and pronounced Evans dead at the location of the crash. Officials have not released information indicating that lifesaving measures were attempted prior to his death.
ALEA has not disclosed whether speed, impairment, roadway conditions, or mechanical issues were factors in the crash. A final determination regarding the cause of the collision will be made after investigators complete their review.
The crash site is located in a largely rural section of Jackson County, AL, characterized by narrow roadways, wooded areas, and limited shoulders. County Road 95 and the surrounding roads are commonly traveled by local residents commuting between Flat Rock, Higdon, and other nearby communities in northeastern Alabama.
Jackson County is situated along the Alabama-Tennessee border and includes a mix of mountainous terrain and winding roadways that can present driving challenges, particularly in less-developed areas.
ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division confirmed that the investigation remains active. Troopers are expected to examine physical evidence from the scene, vehicle damage, and roadway conditions as part of the standard crash reconstruction process.
No additional details regarding funeral arrangements or family statements have been released as of publication.
Officials have not announced a timeline for when a completed crash report will be made public. ALEA typically releases final findings once all evidence has been gathered and analyzed.
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