Crime

Driver killed when Chevrolet Blazer strikes mailbox

A 44-year-old man was killed Monday morning when the 1989 Chevrolet Blazer he was driving left the roadway, struck a mailbox and overturned.

According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, pronounced dead at the scene was Steven Glenn Towns of Alexander City, Ala.

Officials say he was not wearing a seat belt.

The crash occurred around 5:50 a.m. on Fitzpatrick Road approximately six miles west of Wetumpka, Ala.

Alabama State Troopers are investigating.

Larry Gierer: 706-571-8581, @lagierer

This story was originally published September 25, 2017 at 4:44 PM with the headline "Driver killed when Chevrolet Blazer strikes mailbox."

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