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Brookwood Today
By the People, for the People
Brookwood Woman Killed, Two Injured In Crash On Highway 69
The fatal accident occurred north of Tuscaloosa on Tuesday night.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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A 43-year-old woman from Brookwood, Alabama was killed in a head-on collision on Highway 69 north of Tuscaloosa on Tuesday evening. Two other people in the other vehicle involved were injured and transported to local hospitals for treatment.
Why it matters
This tragic accident highlights the dangers of driving on rural highways and the importance of seatbelt use. Highway 69 is a major thoroughfare connecting Tuscaloosa to other parts of the state, and this incident will likely impact traffic and raise safety concerns in the local community.
The details
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash occurred around 8:05 pm on Tuesday when the 2013 Hyundai Sonata driven by Haley G. Lancaster collided head-on with a 2023 Ford Expedition. Lancaster, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Expedition, a Northport resident, and a 12-year-old passenger were both injured and taken to DCH Regional Medical Center for treatment. The cause of the fatal crash remains under investigation.
- The crash occurred around 8:05 pm on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
- Haley G. Lancaster was pronounced dead at the scene.
The players
Haley G. Lancaster
A 43-year-old woman from Brookwood, Alabama who was killed in the head-on collision.
Northport resident
The driver of the 2023 Ford Expedition involved in the crash, who was injured and transported to the hospital.
12-year-old passenger
A passenger in the 2023 Ford Expedition who was also injured and taken to the hospital.
What’s next
The cause of the fatal crash remains under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
The takeaway
This tragic accident underscores the importance of seatbelt use and safe driving practices, especially on rural highways. The local community will likely call for increased safety measures and enforcement along Highway 69 to prevent similar incidents in the future.
