83-year-old man dies 3 weeks after Jefferson County head-on crash Updated May 10, 2021; The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as George M. Pody. He was 83. The wreck happened at 9:49 a.m. April 15 on Forestdale Boulevard between Haven Drive and Lanewood Drive. Authorities said Pody was driving a Volkswagen Atlas when the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado veered into Pody’s lane and hit him head-on. Pody was taken to UAB Hospital where he was pronounced dead Sunday at 9:04 a.m. The cause and circumstances surrounding the wreck are being investigated by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.