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MUSCLE SHOALS-At approximately 6:25a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Muscle Shoals Police Officers were called to the scene of a traffic accident, just south of the railroad overpass on Wilson Dam Rd. MSPD Officers arrived on scene, assessed the severity of the accident, and notified the Muscle Shoals Police Department Traffic Homicide Investigators (THI).
MSPD THI obtained the following: Federic Jason Rider, 19 of Muscle Shoals, was traveling northbound on Wilson Dam Rd when the 2017 Dodge Journey SXT he was driving collided with a 2018 Ford Mustang GT that was driven by Trennon Putnam, 58 of Florence. Both vehicles were then struck by a 2019 Freight-liner belonging to the City of Florence. 19yr old, Rider was taken to Huntsville Hospital and is currently listed in critical condition. 56yr old, Putnam was pronounced deceased on the scene by Colbert County Coroner, Justin Gasque. Others involved were treated by Fire and Medical personnel on scene.
Due to the location and the severity of the accident, Wilson Dam Rd was closed between 6th Street and Old Hwy 20 for most of the morning hours. MSPD THI worked vigorously through the morning to investigate the scene. This matter is still deemed to be under investigation.
The Muscle Shoals Police Department would like to extend our thoughts and prayers for all the victims, as well as their families, involved in this tragic accident. More updates will be provided when, and if, they become available.
Media Release/Muscle Shoals POlice Department