2 drivers killed in Jefferson Co. crash: Officials
According to MSHP, officials were alerted to the incident—involving two vehicles—around 9 p.m. on Tuesday near the intersection of Highway V and Saddle Creek Road.
Authorities have confirmed to FOX 2 that both drivers were killed, and one passenger was taken to the hospital.
Details surrounding this crash are currently limited at this time.
FOX 2 is learning about the fatal crash; more information will be shared when it becomes available to the newsroom.
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