Bremen man killed in single-vehicle crash

Alabama State Troopers identify victim as William L. Rhodes, 56

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A 56-year-old Bremen man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday evening in Cullman County, Alabama. According to state troopers, William L. Rhodes was driving a 2013 Ford F-150 when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Rhodes was not wearing a seatbelt at the time and was ejected from the vehicle, pronounced dead at the scene.

Why it matters

Single-vehicle crashes, especially those involving ejection from the vehicle due to lack of seatbelt use, are a major cause of traffic fatalities in rural areas like Cullman County. This incident highlights the importance of seatbelt safety and the need for continued education and enforcement efforts to reduce such preventable deaths.

The details

According to Alabama State Troopers, the crash occurred around 5:35 p.m. on County Road 54 near Bug Tussle Road, approximately 4 miles northeast of Bremen in Cullman County. Rhodes was driving the 2013 Ford F-150 when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Troopers said Rhodes was not wearing a seatbelt at the time and was ejected from the vehicle, pronounced dead at the scene.

  • The crash occurred at approximately 5:35 p.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2026.

The players

William L. Rhodes

A 56-year-old man from Bremen, Alabama who was killed in the single-vehicle crash.

Alabama State Troopers

The law enforcement agency investigating the fatal crash.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the need for all drivers and passengers to wear seatbelts, as it can be the difference between life and death in the event of a crash. Continued education and enforcement efforts by local authorities are crucial to improving road safety and preventing such preventable fatalities in rural communities.