Happening Now

Eastaboga Woman Killed in Early Morning Crash Involving Tow Truck on Alabama 21

Traffic Fatality -- Talladega County

EASTABOGA, AL – A 35-year-old Eastaboga woman died early Saturday, October 31, 2026, following a two-vehicle crash involving a tow truck on Alabama Highway 21, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).

Teresa D. Shell, 35, of Eastaboga, was driving a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan when her vehicle collided with a 2001 Peterbilt 330 tow truck at approximately 12:45 a.m.

Elect Pam Howard Advertisment
Paid Advertisment

According to ALEA, the tow truck was unoccupied and positioned in the roadway to recover a disabled vehicle at the time of the collision.

Shell was pronounced dead at the scene.

Calhoun Journal Advertising Banner

The crash occurred near mile marker 246 on Alabama 21, approximately three miles north of Munford in Talladega County.

Troopers with ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. No additional information has been released.

Traffic Fatality -- Talladega County

Paid Advertisement – Click for More Information

Debbie Hess for BOE
Calhoun Journal Ad

Paid Advertisement – Click for More Information

JLM Coms
Julie Borrelli for Probate

Paid Advertisement – Click for More Information

Weaver PD hiring

Paid Advertisement – Click for More Information

McClellan Inn Ad