1 killed in crash on I-459 SB Monday morning while changing tire

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - One person was killed in a crash Monday morning on I-459 Southbound while they changed a tire on the side of the road, according to a preliminary investigation by Hoover Police.

Police said three people were changing the tire when the driver of a second vehicle hit two of the people, killing one and seriously injuring another person. The driver of that second vehicle was also seriously injured.

I-459 South in that area was closed for several hours, but it is now open.

The identity of the victim has not yet been released.

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