Huntsville City employee killed in Marshall County wreck
A wreck Tuesday afternoon resulted in the death of one Huntsville City employee and left two other people injured.
The Marshall County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Facebook that Hank Hornbuckle died during the single-vehicle crash.
“Marshall County Coroner’s Office responded to the area of 10495 US Highway 231 in Arab around 3:00 pm on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in reference to a one car MVC involving a city of Huntsville Utilities vehicle,” the coroner’s office said. “This office can confirm that Hank Ross Hornbuckle, 44, of New Hope, Alabama died on the scene.“
According to WAFF48, New Hope Mayor Roger Walling said Hornbuckle was a candidate for the New Hope City Council.
Walling also told the outlet that the crash injured city councilman Donnie Dowdy.
The incident is being investigated by Alabama State Troopers.
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