Anniston man dies in Coldwater auto accident

Ashley Morrison, The Anniston Star, Ala.
Updated ·1 min read

Jun. 21—An early-morning multiple-vehicle accident claimed the life of an Anniston man Wednesday near an interstate exit ramp in Coldwater.

The accident occurred at 3:19 a.m. Wednesday, according to an ALEA press release. The deceased was identified as Davis M. Turner, 20.

Turner had been initially involved in a two-vehicle accident at the 179 exit off I-20 in Coldwater when the vehicle he was driving failed to stop at a stop sign, according to Calhoun County Deputy Coroner Daniel Price.

When Turner exited his vehicle to check the damage, he was struck by a third vehicle. Price said the area was dark, and without a flashlight or other reflective material, Turner was not readily visible to the driver of the other vehicle.

Turner was pronounced dead at 4:16 a.m. by the Calhoun County Coroner's office.

Multiple agencies responded to the accident, including Oxford fire and police departments, Oxford EMS, Talladega County Sheriff's Office, and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.

Next of kin has been notified of Turner's death, and ALEA will continue to investigate the incident.

Staff Writer Ashley Morrison: 256-236-1551. On Twitter: @AshMorrison1105.