Falkville man died in Somerville wreck Thursday
Apr. 11—A two-vehicle wreck early Thursday morning near Somerville resulted in the death of a Falkville man, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
At approximately 4:25 a.m., William E. Gosa, 56, was driving a 2008 Ford Mustang and struck a 2016 BMW X3 on Alabama 36 near Upper River Road, ALEA said. Gosa then collided with the BMW a second time after the initial impact, left the roadway and struck a tree.
Gosa was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the wreck and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to ALEA.
— wesley.tomlinson@decaturdaily.com or 256-340-2442.
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