Greene County, AL — March 6, 2025, Breighana Evridge was killed in a truck accident at about 6:05 p.m. on U.S. Route 43 near Forkland.

Authorities said a semi-truck crashed head-on with a Honda CV-R about a mile south of Forkland.

Honda driver Breighana Evridge, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.

No other injuries were reported.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Greene County crash at this time. The accident is still being investigated.

Commentary

Anytime a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle collide head-on, the most pressing question is why the two vehicles ended up in the same space at the same time. In this case, reports indicate that a semi-truck and a Honda CR-V crashed head-on on U.S. Route 43, but details about how and why that happened have not yet been made public. A thorough investigation should determine whether this was a result of driver error, road conditions or some other contributing factor.

One key issue investigators need to examine is which vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic. Did the semi-truck drift over the center line, or did the Honda move into the truck’s lane? If the truck driver lost control, investigators should consider whether fatigue, distraction or mechanical failure played a role. If the Honda veered out of its lane, possible causes such as a medical emergency, road hazards or weather conditions should be explored.

Another important factor is road design and visibility. Was this stretch of U.S. 43 a two-lane highway with limited passing zones? Were there curves, hills or obstructions that might have made it difficult for drivers to see oncoming traffic? If poor visibility or a dangerous road layout played a role, that’s something authorities should examine.

Speed is also a major consideration. Large trucks take significantly longer to stop than passenger vehicles, and if the truck was traveling at high speed, that could have limited the driver’s ability to avoid a collision. Investigators should review black box data from the truck to determine its speed and braking activity before impact.

At this stage, there isn’t enough public information to determine exactly what led to this crash. But if authorities focus only on who hit whom without asking why the vehicles collided, they risk missing critical details. A thorough investigation should take into account visibility, road conditions, vehicle movement and driver actions to ensure a full understanding of what went wrong.