Demetris Lasalle Sanders, Britney Hill Jones Obituary – Police are currently investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Monday in Birmingham, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The victims have been identified as Demetris Lasalle Sanders, 51, from Center Point, and Britney Hill Jones, 34, from Birmingham.
The collision took place shortly before noon on Bankhead Highway (Highway 78) near Cherry Avenue, located on the border of the Smithfield Estates and North Pratt neighborhoods. One additional person was transported to UAB Hospital, although the severity of their injuries remains unknown. Sanders, driving a white Chevrolet Suburban southbound, veered into the northbound lanes, colliding head-on with the Nissan Rogue operated by Jones.
Both individuals were pronounced deceased at the scene. It was observed that at least one of the vehicles had overturned. The highway was closed for several hours as authorities conducted their investigation and gathered information regarding the circumstances surrounding the accident.