Columbus woman dies in Russell County crash

(NowGeorgia.com)

A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:14 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, has claimed the life of a Columbus, Ga., woman. Marie B. Thompson, 70, was critically injured when the 2019 Nissan Rogue she was driving collided head-on with the 2017 Dodge Journey driven by Kevin A. Parham, 40, of Prattville. Thompson was transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional – Midtown in Columbus, Ga., where she succumbed to injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Parham was also injured and transported to Piedmont Columbus Regional – Midtown for medical treatment.

The crash occurred on U.S. 80 near the 200-mile marker, approximately 14 miles west of Phenix City, in Russell County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.