Tuscaloosa Man Killed In Highway 11 Wreck Monday Afternoon

Tuscaloosa AL

09 March, 2021

11:05 AM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — State troopers say a Tuscaloosa man was killed in two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 Monday afternoon, roughly six miles south of the city limits. ALEA Public Information Officer Senior Trooper Reginal King said the wreck occurred at approximately 2 p.m. near the 64 mile marker when the 2001 Buick LeSabre driven by Robert Earl Austin, 83, struck a 2011 GMC Sierra driven by a Boligee man. Click here to subscribe to our free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts. King said Austin was pronounced dead at the scene. He then said the driver of the other vehicle was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa for treatment and declined to provide further information as ALEA's Highway Patrol Division continues to investigate. Have a news tip or suggestion on how I can improve Tuscaloosa Patch? Maybe you're interested in having your business become one of the latest sponsors for Tuscaloosa Patch? Email all inquiries to me at [email protected].