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Huntingdon College’s James Owens Jr., 20, Killed in Head-On Crash in Chilton County

The investigation remains open, with college tributes highlighting his character and recent baptism.

Overview

  • Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Highway Patrol Division are investigating and have not released a cause.
  • The Nov. 10 collision occurred around 5:30–5:35 a.m. on U.S. 82 near Maplesville, where both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Owens was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Camaro that collided head-on with a Toyota Tundra driven by Justin E. Carlee, 42.
  • Huntingdon head coach Mike Turk said the team returned to practice to prepare for Belhaven as a way to honor Owens.
  • The Tuscaloosa native was a junior defensive lineman listed at 6-foot-2 and 235 pounds, recorded 10 tackles in five games, was recently baptized, and was honored by the community with a balloon release.