40-year-old man killed in 2-vehicle accident in Calera

CALERA, Ala. (WBRC) - WBRC FOX6 News confirmed someone died following a two-vehicle accident in Calera.

The Shelby County Coroner said the victim was 40-year-old Joel Spanick of Calera.

The Calera Police Department posted updated information about the accident after 2 p.m. Wednesday.

The accident on Highway 70 at Waterford today tragically resulted in a fatality. We understand that many people were...
Posted by City of Calera Police Department on Wednesday, July 20, 2022

A car and an SUV collided on Highway 70 near the entrance to Waterford Subdivision. It happened around 8 a.m.

Drivers were asked to avoid the area.

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We are investigating an accident with severe injuries on Highway 70 near the entrance to Waterford Subdivision. Please avoid this area if possible.
— Calera Alabama Police Department (@CaleraPolice) July 20, 2022

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