Birmingham man killed in Blount County crash

A Birmingham man was killed in single-vehicle crash in Blount County.

Alabama State Troopers identified the fatality victim as James J. Rogers. He was 57.

The wreck happened at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. 231, about four miles north of Brooksville.

Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey said Rogers was driving a Ford Expedition that left the road, struck a ditch and overturned.

Rogers was pronounced dead on the scene.

Troopers are investigating.