Man killed in wreck at Research Park Boulevard, Highway 53 in Huntsville
One person was killed in a wreck Wednesday night in Huntsville.
Posted: Dec 16, 2020 5:43 PM
Updated: Dec 17, 2020 1:36 PM
Posted By: Ashley Thusius
The Madison County Coroner confirmed Kenny Allen, 40, of Harvest died in Wednesday night s crash on Highway 53 at Research Park Boulevard.
Huntsville police blocked the roadway for four hours as crews cleared the scene.
According to Don Webster, a spokesperson for Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, there were four patients. He said it was a head-on collision, and two patients were in critical condition. Thursday morning, WAAY 31 learned one of the two critical patients died.
Huntsville Emergency Medical Services delivers Christmas cheer to local children
A beloved HEMSI holiday tradition was done differently this year because of the coronavirus.
Posted: Dec 16, 2020 12:11 PM
Updated: Dec 16, 2020 5:27 PM
Posted By: Sierra Phillips
Huntsville Emergency Medical Services (HEMSI) ambulances kicked off a socially distanced reverse parade Wednesday morning as they delivered more than 150 gifts to kids at the YMCA Downtown Early Childhood Education Center.
The gifts were donated by HEMSI workers. Our paramedics, our employees, have had a very stressful year, but for these children, you know their parents have had a rough year as well. It s been rough on them. I feel it s extremely important to bring this little bit of joy to them during this really stressful year, said Amanda Snowden, HR Manager at HEMSI and organizer of the event.
Stay with WAAY 31 for updates.
Posted: Dec 16, 2020 11:59 AM
Updated: Dec 16, 2020 1:10 PM
Posted By: Ashley Thusius
Madison County and Huntsville leaders hosted a coronavirus news conference at noon Wednesday at Huntsville City Hall.
Don Webster, Huntsville Emergency Medical Services Chief Operations Officer, David Spillers, Huntsville Hospital CEO, and Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle provided an update to the community on the continued local government and business response to the pandemic.
Stay with WAAY 31 News for updates at 4, 5 and 6 p.m.
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Woman hit by vehicle in Huntsville
Stay with WAAY 31 for updates.
Posted: Dec 14, 2020 1:38 PM
Updated: Dec 14, 2020 3:36 PM
Posted By: Ashley Thusius
Update: Webster said a 35-year-old woman was transported to Huntsville Hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries. He said it was a domestic issue.
The Madison County Sheriff s Office is working to learn more.
From earlier:
Huntsville emergency crews are responding to a report that a vehicle hit a pedestrian on Moontown Road.
According to Don Webster with Huntsville Emergency Medical Services, they are responding to Moontown Road, between Wall Road and Ryland Pike.
Stay with WAAY 31 on air and online for updates.
One person taken to hospital after shooting in North Huntsville
Shooting on Hammonds Avenue in Huntsville
A shooting is under investigation in North Huntsville Wednesday afternoon.
Posted: Dec 9, 2020 4:38 PM
Updated: Dec 9, 2020 5:03 PM
Posted By: Ashley Thusius
UPDATE: Huntsville police say the shooting is currently under investigation, and it stemmed from an event nearby and migrated over to the area of Hammonds Avenue.
The department says several males approached a man on a porch. We’re told the man on the porch shot one of the males that approached him. He was shot in the leg and is not in critical condition.