Decatur, Ala. | Monday, June 17, 2013
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1 dead in third wreck in 2 weeks on I-65 at Lacon
By Seth Burkett
The Decatur Daily

One person is dead following the third wreck, and second fatal wreck, in less than two weeks at the Interstate 65 overpass at Lacon. Morgan County Coroner Jeff Chunn identified the victim as … More »
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W T H is wrong here?

How tragic. There has been so many accidents on that overpass over the years, I don't understand it. My heart goes out to the family.

I understand jt. It is a very poorly engineered overpass with a curve in it that is unsafe at the interstate speeds most of us drive.

I understand jt. It is a very poorly engineered overpass with a curve in it that is unsafe at the interstate speeds most of us drive.

I agree with you, Morgan County. That stretch of road is downhill, and goes into a pretty sharp curve back to the left at the bridge. If you're not expecting it, the inertial force makes it hard to get through the curve. I always slow down to about 45 MPH going over that part of the road.

My prayers are with the Jett family.

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