Boaz man killed in two-vehicle Lawrence County crash

Boaz man killed in two-vehicle Lawrence County crash

A Boaz man died Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Lawrence County.

Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said the incident happened at about 3:05 p.m., on Lawrence County 298 near Lawrence County 296, approximately six miles south of Hillsboro.

Kristopher E. Poff, 38, was critically injured when the 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, in which he was a passenger, was struck by a 2003 Chevrolet S10, driven by James A. Conway, 44, of Hillsboro. 

Poff was transported by helicopter to Huntsville Hospital for treatment, where he later died from his injuries.  Poff was not using his seat belt at the time of crash, Bailey said.

Conway and the driver of the Silverado, Calvin D. Franklin, 52, of Hillsboro, were both injured and transported to Decatur General Hospital for treatment. 

Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.