A 74-year-old woman lost her life Tuesday evening after her vehicle struck a tree and overturned on County Road 90 near Castleberry, Alabama. The woman, identified as Myrtis Marie Mitchell of Castleberry, was wearing her seatbelt when the single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 5:23 p.m. on November 3, 2026.
The collision happened along County Road 90, where Mitchell was driving before her vehicle struck a tree and overturned. Despite wearing a seatbelt, she did not survive the crash.
The Conecuh County Coroner’s Office confirmed Mitchell’s identity and age in its preliminary information about the incident. She was 74 years old and lived in Castleberry, the same community near which the fatal crash occurred.
Authorities have not explained what caused the vehicle to strike the tree. It is also unclear whether road conditions, a mechanical problem or another factor played any role in the collision. No such cause has been confirmed.
One detail officials have released is that Mitchell was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the crash. However, the safety measure could not prevent the fatal outcome after her vehicle struck the tree and overturned.
The crash is a sobering reminder of how dangerous a single-vehicle collision can become. A driver does not have to be involved in a collision with another vehicle for a serious or fatal crash to occur. In Mitchell’s case, the impact with a tree and the subsequent rollover ended in the loss of her life.
The Conecuh County Coroner’s Office and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency are handling the investigation. Officials are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash, but no additional findings have been announced.
As the investigation continues, the focus remains on the woman who lost her life in the collision. Myrtis Marie Mitchell was 74, and her death is a painful loss for those who knew her. May her loved ones find strength and comfort during this difficult time.