- Who: Alabama Poultry Inc. Driver Jeff Johnson; retired kindergarten teacher Sarah Burnell; 23 other injured people; the chickens
- What: Truck induced 11 care pile-up; injuries caused by the accident
- When: Wednesday evening
- Where: McFarland Boulevard
- Why: Truck driver made an illegal turn
- How:
25 people were injured Tuesday evening during an 11 car pile-up on McFarland Boulevard. Sargent John Jones stated that an Alabama Poultry Inc. truck full of chickens made an illegal turn, causing the collisions.
The driver, Jeff Johnson, suffered minor injuries including a broken ankle and some bruising. He and retired kindergarten teacher Sarah Burnell were transported to DCH. Burnell was treated for a minor concussion and is currently in good condition.
The 23 other suffered from minor bruises and car damage; none were admitted to the hospital. The company' chickens, however, suffered the most; at least 30 are dead, leaving the others trapped in the burning vehicle or at large around the area. The collision, not including car damage, will cost the company over $700. Jones says it was the "biggest pile-up" he's ever seen.
REVISED:
25 people were injured Tuesday evening in an 11 car pile-up caused by a semi-truck taking an illegal turn. Only the driver and a local kindergarten teacher were mildly injured; the rest suffered from minor bruises and little car damage.
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