One killed in weekend crash near Danville

Special to the Enquirer

A two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m. Oct. 28, has claimed the life of a New Market man. Benson Sergiles, 42, was critically injured when the 2020 Chevrolet Trax in which he was a passenger was struck by a 2021 International MV607 truck driven by Jeffery Battle Jr., 36, of Birmingham. Sergiles was transported to Huntsville Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Chevrolet, Lourdie Sergiles, 38, of New Market, was also transported to Huntsville Hospital for medical treatment. The crash occurred on Alabama 157 near the 24-mile marker, approximately two miles south of Danville.