Car crash in Lee County leaves a Columbus man dead, local officials say

A Columbus man has died following a two-vehicle crash Saturday in Lee County, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

ALEA said the crash occurred at approximately 5:37 p.m. on Saturday on Lee County 179, about 10 miles west of Phenix City.

The victim has been identified as 65-year-old Carlton Horace Davis of Columbus, according to ALEA.

Davis was fatally injured after the vehicle he was driving collided head-on with another vehicle, according to ALEA.

ALEA said Davis was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash was still under investigation, officials said over the weekend.

This story was originally published April 22, 2024 at 11:33 AM.