Authorities are investigating a two-vehicle crash in Mobile County that left one man dead and injured a local police officer early Wednesday morning.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division, the crash occurred around 5:43 a.m. on Alabama Highway 217 near the 10-mile marker, about one mile north of the Semmes city limits.
Officials identified the man who died as 33-year-old Mason W. Cure of Chunchula. Investigators say Cure was driving a 2000 Toyota Tacoma when it collided head-on with a 2022 Ford Explorer operated by an on-duty Semmes police officer.
First responders arrived at the scene shortly after the collision was reported. Authorities said Cure was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators also noted that he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
The Semmes police officer involved in the crash sustained injuries and was transported by medical personnel to a nearby hospital for treatment. Officials have not released additional details about the officer’s condition.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says the crash remains under investigation as authorities work to determine the circumstances that led to the collision. Investigators will review factors such as roadway conditions, vehicle movement, and other evidence from the scene.
Traffic officials often remind drivers that wearing seat belts and exercising caution on the road can play a critical role in reducing injuries during crashes.
As investigators continue to examine what happened on Alabama Highway 217, what steps can drivers take to help prevent serious collisions on rural highways and early morning commutes?
