Man dies after rollover crash in Phenix City, Russell County coroner says

A man is dead following a single-vehicle crash Wednesday morning in Phenix City, according to Russell County Coroner Arthur Sumbry Jr.

Sumbry said the victim is an unidentified male driver of a silver or gray Jeep Cherokee who died after a rollover off the road into a wooded area.

The victim is possibly in his 40s or 50s and was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:58 a.m. Wednesday, according to Sumbry.

Sumbry said the victim suffered massive blunt-force head injuries. The wreck occurred at Brickyard Road and Haley Road in Phenix City, according to Sumbry.

The Phenix City Police Department and Russell County Coroner’s Office are investigating, according to Sumbry.

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.