Woman killed in crash after hitting bridge pillar on I-459

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by: Nicole Cook

Posted: Feb 21, 2023 / 09:44 AM CST

Updated: Feb 21, 2023 / 09:44 AM CST

IRONDALE, Ala. (WIAT) — A 70-year-old woman is dead after crashing into a bridge pillar on I-459 Friday night.

According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, Janice Boone Crutcher died after the vehicle she was driving on I-459 South left the road and struck a bridge pillar around 4:30 p.m. Crutcher was pronounced dead at 5:04 p.m.

No other information is available as the Alabama Law Enforcement is continuing to investigate.