One dead and four injured in traffic accident in Elmore County

A three-vehicle crash in Elmore County left one woman dead and four others injured, including a baby.

According to Alabama State Police, 54-year-old Tina McDonald of Eclectic was struck from behind by another car driven by 40-year-old Margaret Liles of Montgomery. Investigators say McDonald’s car then struck a guardrail while Liles’ car collided head-on with an SUV driven by 51-year-old Tammy Adams of Dadeville.

State police say McDonald was taken to Russell Medical Center in Alexander City, where she died. Liles and a 1-year-old passenger in her car were both injured and taken for medical treatment. Adams and her passenger, 77-year-old Catherine C. Adams of Montgomery, were also injured and taken to Russell Medical Center for treatment.

The accident occurred shortly before 2:30 p.m. Monday on Alabama Highway 63, about five miles north of Eclectic.