A 68-year-old New Castle resident, Jeffery Larce Works, has passed away following a multi-vehicle collision in Fultondale that left the community shaken. The crash unfolded late Wednesday night, October 15, on Carson Road North at its intersection with Decatur Highway. According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, Works was hurried to UAB Hospital in Birmingham around 10:58 p.m., but succumbed to his injuries the following afternoon.
Authorities report that Works died at approximately 1:38 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, after battling the impact of the wreck. Officials have since confirmed that the crash involved more than one vehicle, though the exact number and the direct cause remain under investigation. At this time, it’s unclear whether others were hurt in the same collision.
The Fultondale Police Department has taken lead on the case. Investigators are actively piecing together what led to the crash, and they’re calling on anyone who might have witnessed the incident or has relevant information to come forward. No timings have been given for when further findings will be released.
Works’ death is a grim addition to a mounting toll of traffic fatalities across Jefferson County. Local residents and officials alike are voicing renewed concern over road safety, particularly at intersections that see heavy traffic like Carson Road North and Decatur Highway.
Friends, family, and neighbors are mourning his loss. Those who knew him speak of a kind and steady presence in New Castle, someone whose life touched those around him. Though details are still emerging, his passing has already left a void.
For now, the investigation continues. Any new detail from law enforcement or the coroner’s office will be closely followed by the community. In the meantime, this tragedy offers a sobering reminder: even in familiar surroundings, one moment can change everything.