Two killed in three-vehicle crash in Lowndes County, Alabama

Alabama state troopers say two people have been killed in a three-vehicle crash in Lowndes County, Alabama.

Investigators say 20-year-old A’Shontis Brenson of Lowndesboro and 24-year-old Demontres Smith of Greenville were killed in the crash. The crash took place at the intersection of Alabama Highway 97 and U.S. Highway 80 about seven miles north of Hayneville.

State troopers say Brenson was the driver of the car, with Smith as her passenger when they passed through the intersection and struck an SUV. The SUV then crossed the median and struck a dump truck.

Both Brenson and Smith were declared dead at the scene.

Neither used a seat belt.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.