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Woman killed after wrench 'flew through' car windshield on Alabama highway: report
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Date:2025-04-16 18:38:25
An Alabama woman died in a tragic accident earlier this month after debris struck her while in the passenger seat of a vehicle traveling on the highway, local media reported.
Earlie Harris' son was driving her to work on Interstate 65 when a wrench randomly blasted through the windshield, ultimately killing her on Aug. 8, WSFA reported.
“All of a sudden, something flew through the window," her son, Cedric, told the outlet. "I ducked down and looked up, and my mom was bleeding, and I pulled off the interstate."
First responders, including Montgomery police, arrived at the scene and reportedly discovered that the 58-year-old had fatal injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
It's unclear how the wrench ended up flying on the highway, but the family believes it came from a truck, per the report.
The Montgomery Police Department told USA TODAY in a statement Thursday morning that an investigation is ongoing and that there were no updates.
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Reward offered for information leading to the identification of the driver
Harris' loved ones have taken to social media, asking the public to contact law enforcement with any information in their quest for answers. The family is working with Beasley Allen Law Firm and attorneys are offering a $1,000 reward, WSFA reported.
"A huge metal object/wrench went through the windshield, killing our client as she traveled southbound," the law firm said in a statement. "We are offering a reward for the positive ID of the northbound driver responsible for the metal object/ wrench."
Attorney LaBarron Boone believes there are drivers who saw the tool fall on the road.
“It didn’t hit them, and maybe they just continued, but it did end up killing Ms. Earlie Harris, an unbelievable servant," Boone told the news station.
Cedric described his mother as "the glue" of the family.
USA TODAY reached out to Beasley Allen Law Firm for additional comment.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com.
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