North Alabama crash kills 1, truck hits house

North Alabama crash kills 1, truck hits house

A Crossville man died following an early morning two-vehicle crash in DeKalb County.

Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey said the incident happened about 12:50 a.m. Wednesday, on Alabama 75 near DeKalb County 34, about three miles south of Geraldine.

A 2015 Yamaha motorcycle operated by Justin K. Nevinski, 34, collided head-on with a 1995 Chevrolet 2500, driven by Leigh W. Hearn, 45, of Collinsville.

After the initial impact, Bailey said the Chevrolet left the roadway, then struck a mailbox and a house.

Nevinski was pronounced dead at the scene.

Hearn was injured and transported to Huntsville Hospital for treatment.

Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.