Keddra C. Ingram Obituary, Death News; Muscle Shoals woman dies in Colbert County crash.
Keddra C. Ingram Obituary, Death News – A tragic accident on Thursday afternoon claimed the life of a woman from Muscle Shoals after the vehicle she was in collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer along Alabama 20, near Leighton.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) confirmed that the crash took place at approximately 1:35 p.m., close to mile marker 36. This location is about one mile east of the town of Leighton in Colbert County. Authorities identified the victim as 38-year-old Keddra C. Ingram. She was a passenger in a 2025 Lincoln Corsair involved in the crash.
According to the ALEA’s preliminary report, the Lincoln Corsair rear-ended a 2018 Freightliner tractor-trailer. The circumstances leading up to the crash have not yet been fully disclosed. However, the impact of the collision was severe enough that Ingram was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel. No other injuries were immediately reported, and it remains unclear how many other individuals may have been involved in the incident.
The Alabama State Troopers are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Details such as the speed of the vehicle, road conditions, or whether any distractions or mechanical issues contributed to the crash have not yet been released.
Authorities are working to piece together the events that led up to the crash to determine whether any further action or charges may result from the investigation. No information about the driver of the Lincoln Corsair has been made public at this time, nor has it been confirmed whether the driver sustained any injuries.
The accident has raised concerns once again about roadway safety, particularly on stretches of highway where heavy trucks and smaller vehicles share the road. The section of Alabama 20 near Leighton is commonly used by both commercial and passenger traffic and has seen collisions in the past.
Local residents and community members have expressed sympathy for the family of Keddra Ingram, mourning the sudden and devastating loss. Her death adds to the growing list of fatalities on Alabama’s roads this year, prompting calls for increased caution, awareness, and possibly additional safety measures.
As the investigation continues, law enforcement officials are asking any witnesses or individuals who may have seen the incident unfold to come forward with information. They hope that by gathering more details, they can provide answers to Ingram’s family and potentially prevent similar tragedies in the future.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has yet to release further updates but is expected to provide more information as the investigation progresses. In the meantime, loved ones of Keddra Ingram are left grieving and seeking closure after the sudden and heartbreaking loss caused by the crash.
