Troopers

A three-vehicle crash along U.S. Highway 278 West near Crooked Creek Bridge Thursday morning claimed the life of one driver Thursday morning.

Cullman County Coroner Jeremy L. Kilpatrick said the victim’s name will be released later today.

The wreck occurred about 6:40 a.m.

The victim was announced dead at the scene by Kilpatrick.

 The other drivers were taken to Cullman Regional for treatment.