There has been yet another traffic fatality on Highway 160 in Blount County. State Troopers have confirmed the accident happened near Cleveland, Alabama earlier today. The incident occured shortly after noon among 3 vehicles travelling west of Cleveland. Two people were injured, including a four year old child who was a passenger in the car driven by 19-year-old Rachel Lake, who was killed in the crash.
This news comes only days following a commemorative motorcade in memory of three Hayden cheerleaders who lost their lives on this same stretch of road two years ago. The motorcade was held this past Sunday by a group called Highway 160 Promise.
Al Ratcliffe will have a full report on today's fatal accident on CBS42 at Ten.