On a tragic afternoon of December 21, 2020, Janice Denise White, a 61-year-old woman, was involved in a fatal car accident on Gadsden Highway, also known as Highway 11, in Jefferson County. The incident occurred around 4:28 p.m. in the area between the cities of Trussville and Argo, near Micklewright Road.
White was driving a Kia Spectra heading northbound when a Chevrolet Blazer that was traveling in the opposite direction crossed the center line and collided with her vehicle.
The impact of the crash was significant, and emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene. White was rushed to St. Vincent's East hospital for urgent medical attention.
Despite the efforts of the medical team, Janice Denise White was pronounced dead at 5:48 p.m., just over an hour after the collision. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into the circumstances of the fatal crash. Following their inquiry, the death of Janice Denise White was determined to be the result of a tragic accident. No information regarding arrests or suspects has been released in connection with this incident.
