Crash involving a kangaroo causes interstate lane closures in east Alabama

A loose kangaroo on an interstate in east Alabama caused havoc for commuters Tuesday morning, according to a news release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

ALEA says a two-vehicle crash occurred around shortly before noon Tuesday involving a kangaroo in the southbound lane of I-85 near mile marker 46 in Macon County. Both the southbound and northbound lanes of I-85 were closed near mile marker 46 while ALEA Highway Patrol Division troopers and the animal’s owner tried to recover the kangaroo, according to ALEA.

ALEA says the kangaroo was recovered and the roadway has been reopened. The kangaroo was not injured in the crash, according to ALEA.

Officials didn’t immediately answer additional questions about the incident.

This story was originally published April 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM.

Kelby Hutchison

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

Kelby Hutchison is the breaking news reporter for the Ledger-Enquirer. Originally from Dothan, Alabama, Kelby grew up frequently visiting Columbus to eat at Country’s BBQ in the old Greyhound bus station and at Clearview BBQ on River Road. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.A. in criminal justice and a M.A. in journalism. During his studies, Kelby specialized in community journalism.