Fatal Head-On Crash in Blount County Claims One Life, Injures Two Others

A tragic head-on collision in Blount County, Alabama, left one man dead and two others injured on Sunday evening. Alabama State Troopers confirmed on Monday that the victim, 64-year-old David L. Davis of Cullman, died as a result of the crash. The accident occurred at approximately 5:50 p.m. on U.S. 278 near Pearman Road, about four miles east of Snead.

David Davis was driving a Ford F-150 when his vehicle collided head-on with a Mazda 3, driven by 20-year-old Adam Schotti of Gadsden. According to Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey, Davis was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. Emergency responders rushed Davis to St. Vincent’s Blount Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Cindy Davis, a 60-year-old passenger in the Ford F-150, was also injured in the crash and transported to St. Vincent’s Blount for treatment. The severity of her injuries has not yet been disclosed by authorities.

Schotti, the driver of the Mazda 3, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to UAB Hospital in Birmingham for treatment. His condition is currently unknown, as investigators continue to gather details about the accident.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by Alabama State Troopers. It is unclear at this time whether speed, weather, or any other factors contributed to the collision. Authorities have not released any further information about the moments leading up to the tragic accident.

This fatal incident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of wearing seat belts and practicing caution while on the road. Head-on collisions, particularly at high speeds, often result in devastating consequences. As the investigation continues, the community mourns the loss of David L. Davis and prays for the recovery of Cindy Davis and Adam Schotti.

State Troopers are asking anyone with information about the crash or witnesses who may have seen the vehicles prior to the accident to contact the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. The investigation is ongoing as officials work to determine the exact cause of the accident.