Man killed in fiery crash in Russell County
A Smyrna, Ga., man died Monday afternoon in a three-vehicle wreck in Russell County, according to a news release.
Daniel Yarizadeh, 31, was killed when the BMW he was driving collided head-on with a 2007 Toyota Camry before catching fire. A 2010 Kia Soul was damaged after the initial collision.
Yarizadeh, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene at 4:39 p.m.
The driver of the Toyota was injured and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The crash occurred on Ala. 165 at 8.5 mile marker, near Cedar Heights Road.
Nothing further is available as Alabama State Troopers continue to investigate.
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This story was originally published May 9, 2017 at 9:48 AM with the headline "Man killed in fiery crash in Russell County."