A multi-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, claimed the life of a Holly Pond woman.

According to a press release from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Betty C. Benefield, 88, was killed when the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado, that she was a passenger in, collided head-on with a 1997 Mack truck driven by John J. Davidson, 38, of Cullman.

Troopers say that after the initial impact, the Chevrolet was then struck by a 2021 Ram 1500 driven by Jeffery S. Kanaday, 55, of Hanceville. Benefield was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet, Charles E. Benefield, 88, also of Holly Pond, was injured and transported to the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital for treatment. Kanaday was also injured and transported to Cullman Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The crash occurred on U.S. 278 near Cullman County 1640, approximately four miles west of Holly Pond. Nothing further is available as troopers with ALEA Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.