Prom Car Accident in Tuscaloosa Leaves Two Teens Dead, Two Injured

March 2024 · 2 minute read

A heartbreaking prom car accident occurred in Tuscaloosa on Saturday morning, leaving two teenagers dead and two others injured.

The victims, Samuel Brown and Madison Sims had just attended their high school prom together at the Tuscaloosa River Market on Jack Warner Drive.

Samuel Brown, 18, was a student at R.C. Hatch High School in Uniontown, Perry County, where he played football. Madison Sims, 17, went to Bryant High School in Cottondale and joined the track team.

Both students excelled in their respective activities and were highly regarded by their peers and teachers.

They were both looking forward to the next year when they would potentially have the chance to compete at a higher level.

Both teens were well-liked and will be deeply missed by their friends, families, and schools.

The prom car accident happened around 1:50 a.m. at the intersection of Skyland Boulevard East and Interstate 20/59. The 2022 Tesla the teenagers were in crashed into a semi-truck.

The car got stuck under the truck’s trailer, and all four people inside were trapped.

Sadly, Madison Sims, who was driving, and Samuel Brown, the front-seat passenger, did not survive the crash.

Two other passengers suffered injuries, a 17-year-old girl from Marion and an 18-year-old girl from Montgomery.

The older girl had severe injuries and was taken to UAB Hospital. The younger one had minor injuries and was treated at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa.

This tragic prom car accident reminds us all how significant it is to be careful on the road, especially during special events like prom night. To keep everyone safe, we must follow traffic rules and pay attention while driving.

As we remember Samuel Brown and Madison Sims, let’s think about ways to make our roads safer for everyone.

If you have any ideas or suggestions on how to improve traffic safety, please leave a comment below. Your thoughts could help prevent accidents like this in the future.

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