Fatal accident on interstate in Etowah County results in the death of two men.

Fatal accident on interstate in Etowah County results in the death of two men

Posted by Jan McDonald September 16, 2024

Two men lost their lives in a tragic accident on Interstate 59 last week. The truck they were traveling in was involved in a crash, resulting in their untimely demise.

James Dayries, a 64-year-old resident of Baker, La., and Mairi Scott, a 72-year-old from Knoxville, Tenn., tragically lost their lives when the GMC box truck they were operating veered off the interstate and collided with a tree. Despite immediate medical attention, both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash is currently being investigated by ALEA’s patrol division.

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