Corbin Hamby Jr., Tyrone Williams Killed, Nine Injured in Multi-Car Collision on U.S. Highway 29

Quick Facts

Where: The 3700 block of U.S. 29, near Opelika, AL

What Happened: A transport van carrying multiple people collided with a truck, then struck another vehicle

Participants:

• Jeanette J. Washington, Driver, Transport Van
• Tyrone Williams, Driver, Ford F-150
• Wesly D. Downs, Driver, Nissan Xterra
• Eight Passengers, Transport Van

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• Tyrone Williams, Fatality
• Corbin Hamby Jr., Fatality
• Nine Additional People, Varying Injuries

Details

Corbin Hamby Jr. and Tyrone Williams were killed and nine other people injured after a three car crash on U.S. 29, near Opelika, AL, on Monday, December 9, 2024. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reports that a Ford E-450 being driven by Jeanette J. Washington collided with a Ford F-150 being driven by Tyrone Williams, and then struck a Nissan Xterra being driven by Wesly D. Downs. Hamby Jr. and Williams were pronounced dead at the scene by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, and all other passengers and drivers were taken to nearby hospitals for various injuries. The investigation is ongoing.