TUSCALOOSA, AL, (April 18, 2026) – Leanna N. Hood, 19, was injured Saturday night in a single-vehicle crash in Tuscaloosa County that claimed the life of another passenger.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the accident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Alabama 216, about five miles east of Tuscaloosa. A 35-year-old driver was operating a 2007 GMC Yukon when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree.
Hood, who was a passenger, was transported by EMS to DCH Regional Medical Center for treatment. A 36-year-old passenger sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and a 14-year-old passenger were also injured and taken to area hospitals.
Authorities continue to investigate the crash. No additional details regarding contributing factors have been released.
