Hakeem X. Collins, Cullman County, lost his life in a tragic early morning crash on Interstate 65 that has left a young community grieving a sudden loss.
The crash happened around 12:05 a.m. on I-65, about five miles northwest of Dodge City in Cullman County, Alabama. It was a quiet stretch of road when the incident occurred.
Authorities said Hakeem X. Collins was driving a Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck at the time of the crash. The vehicle suddenly left the roadway.
After leaving the road, the truck struck a tree with strong impact. The crash happened fast, giving little chance for recovery or escape.
Troopers reported that he was not wearing a seatbelt during the crash. That detail became a key part of the investigation.
He was pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were involved, and no other injuries were reported in the incident.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division is still looking into what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway that night.
Family members and friends are now left dealing with shock and grief, remembering a young man whose life ended far too soon on a dark highway stretch.
