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Henager teen killed in two-vehicle crash

A two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning claimed the life of a Henagar teen, according to Alabama State Troopers.

The 19-year-old died after the 2012 Jeep he was driving struck a 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier, driven by Christopher Paul Musser, 28, of Fort Payne.

Musser was injured and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment; the teen, who was not using a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene, troopers said in a press release. HIs name was not released.

The crash occurred at about 7:50 a.m. on DeKalb County Road 85 near DeKalb County Road 602, 4 four miles southeast of Henagar.

Troopers continue to investigate.

Contact Gadsden Times reporter Donna Thornton at 256-393-3284 or donna.thornton@gadsdentimes.com.

This article originally appeared on The Gadsden Times: DeKalb County crash claims the live of Henagar teen