HUNTSVILLE-The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reports a two-vehicle accident that has taken the life of one person and sent another individual to the hospital:
“ A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:55 a.m. Sunday, August 8, has claimed the life of a Fort Hood Tx. man.
Rudy Perez, 35, was fatally injured when the 2014 Jeep Compass he was driving on the wrong side of the highway collided with a 2012 Ford Escape driven by Nicolas Cruz, 43, of Huntsville. Perez was pronounced deceased at the scene. Cruz was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The crash occurred on U.S. 72 at the 90 mile-marker, approximately one mile west of Huntsville. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.”
Gregory Corble/Senior Trooper/Troop E Recruiting Coordinator / Public Affairs Officer/Alabama State Troopers
