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5-year-old girl, parents killed in crash involving 2 semitrucks
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The family's vehicle was being driven by the 29-year-old father, with his 32-year-old wife and daughter as passengers.
A tragic crash occurred in Alabama involving two semitrucks, resulting in the deaths of a family of three. The victims were a husband, wife, and their 5-year-old daughter from Liberty, Mississippi. They were traveling on Interstate 59 in Trussville when the crash happened.
The family's vehicle was being driven by the 29-year-old father, with his 32-year-old wife and daughter as passengers. Three other children were also in the vehicle, but their condition is not known. The crash led to a partial shutdown of the interstate for several hours.
Further details about the incident, including the cause of the crash, are under investigation by state troopers and can be found through local Alabama news sources.
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Category: safety Published: July 8, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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