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Thanksgiving Holiday Tragedy: 10-Year Old Dies In Rollover Wreck
November 26, 2021
A two-vehicle rollover crash west of Atmore claimed the life of an Atmore child and injured two other people on Thanksgiving eve.
The 10-year old boy was a passenger in a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox driven by 40-year old Wandra T, Gibson of Atmore. According to Alabama State Troopers, Gibson attempted to pass a Freightliner tractor-trailer drive by 50-year old Jonathan T. Jeter, also of Atmore. The crash happened about 3:58 p.m. Wednesday on Highway 31 about three miles west of Atmore.
“As the Equinox went to pass the Freightliner the vehicles collided, causing the Equinox to overturn and land in (the) roadway. The 10-year-old youth was fatally injured and pronounced deceased at the scene,” Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Sgt. Jeremy Burkett said Thursday.
Gibson and a second passenger, a 9-year old, were transported to an area hospital for treatment of their injuries.
Further information has not been released as troopers continue their investigation.
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9 Responses to “Thanksgiving Holiday Tragedy: 10-Year Old Dies In Rollover Wreck”
I’m sorry for your lost may god see you through these darkest hours
i was his classmate in our normal classes and in our gifted education class, all he wanted was to make people laugh, i was in missouri when it happened so i didn’t know . When i found out i cried so much. He was an amazing friend and student i miss him.
I’m very sorry for this family’s loss. The article didn’t mention if anyone was wearing a seatbelt. People are in too much of a hurry these days and I’m always warning my children to watch out for the other drivers. I hope that at least one person will read this article and realize how quickly your whole world can change.
I love you wonda its going to be ok your a earth angel. So dont let the evil of this world stop you from all the good you have done in your life time i love you baby girl
So very, very for your loss. May God give you strength through this sad time. God rest this little Angel’s soul. Blessings to the family.
I cannot imagine the pain this family is going through right now. Accidents happen. They’re all in our prayers during what must be a real life nightmare to cope with. God rest this sweet child’s soul and may god bless this family.
My thought and prayers are with this family!!
I am so sorry for your loss.
Prayers and condolences