Gadsden woman and toddler killed in Cherokee County crash; 3-year-old injured
Tragic Crash in Cherokee County Claims Lives of Gadsden Woman and Toddler
A devastating single-vehicle crash in Cherokee County, Alabama, claimed the lives of 46-year-old Brandi D. Odell and her one-year-old son on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 8:15 a.m. on U.S. 411 near Pine Cone Road, approximately one mile south of Leesburg. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the 2012 Nissan Murano that Odell was driving veered off the roadway and struck a tree. Both Brandi and her infant son were pronounced dead at the scene.
A third passenger, a 3-year-old child, suffered injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No further details about the crash have been released as ALEA’s Highway Patrol continues its investigation.
In response to this tragic event, a GoFundMe campaign has been established by a family friend to assist with funeral expenses. Friends and family remember Brandi as a dedicated social worker and a devoted mother raising five children, three of whom she was actively caring for. Described as a hardworking individual with a deep capacity for love, Brandi’s loss is felt profoundly within her community. The GoFundMe link has been shared to support the family during this heartbreaking time.
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