An Auburn man was killed and another was injured in a two-car collision on Shug Jordan Parkway near the intersection of Wire Road Friday afternoon.
Auburn Police Division responded to a call Friday, June 13, 2014 at approximately 1:50 p.m. of a two-vehicle accident with injuries, according to an Auburn Police Division news release.
Auburn Fire Division and EAMC Emergency Medical personnel responded to the scene to treat injuries.
The driver of a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, a 55-year-old male from Auburn was seriously injured and transported to the EAMC Emergency Room for treatment. He died as a result of his injuries.
The driver of a 1995 Ford Ranger pickup truck, a 57-year-old male from Sylacauga, sustained non-life threatening injuries from the crash and was transported to UAB Medical Center in Birmingham by Life Saver helicopter for treatment.
Traffic in the area was temporarily re-routed while the accident was being investigated.
The Auburn Police Division's preliminary investigation determined that the Chevrolet pickup truck was travelling north bound on Shug Jordan Parkway towards Wire Road when it crossed into the opposing lane of traffic and collided head on the the Ford pick up that was travelling south bound on Shug Jordan towards Wire Road.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Auburn Police Division.
Traffic in the area was temporarily re-routed while the accident was being investigated.
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