Driver Killed And Passenger Injured In 18 Wheeler Accident On I-59

A single vehicle crash on Saturday claimed the life of a Powder Springs, Georgia man.

The accident occurred at 4:05 a.m. on Saturday on Interstate 59, two miles north or Reece City.

According to Alabama State Troopers, 59 year old Mark Allan Kalmowitz, wasn’t wearing a seatbelt, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.

The 2020 Peterbilt being driven by Kalmowitz left the roadway, collided with a guardrail and overturned in the median. The passenger was airlifted to the hospital for treatment.

I-59 from southbound Collinsville was shut down for several hours due to the accident

Nothing further is available as ALEA Troopers continue to investigate.

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