One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash in Houston County

Collision occurred at intersection near Geneva County line

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A two-vehicle crash in rural Houston County, Alabama injured at least one person on Friday morning. The collision happened around 8:20 a.m. at the intersection of South Park Avenue and Skipper Road, near the Geneva County line. Emergency responders had to extricate one person from one of the vehicles, and that individual was transported to a hospital in Dothan with what appeared to be serious injuries. Alabama state troopers are investigating the accident, but no additional details were immediately available.

Why it matters

Motor vehicle collisions can have serious consequences, especially in rural areas where emergency response times may be longer. This incident highlights the need for safe driving practices and proper intersection design to prevent such accidents.

The details

According to emergency reports, the two-vehicle collision occurred around 8:20 a.m. on Friday at the intersection of South Park Avenue and Skipper Road in rural Houston County, Alabama, near the Geneva County line. Responders had to extricate one person from one of the vehicles, and that individual was transported to a hospital in Dothan with what appeared to be serious injuries. Alabama state troopers are investigating the accident, but no additional details about the cause or nature of the crash were immediately available.

  • The collision happened around 8:20 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Alabama State Troopers

Law enforcement agency investigating the accident.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of safe driving practices, proper intersection design, and timely emergency response in rural areas to prevent serious motor vehicle collisions and their consequences.