On Saturday lunchtime, August 16, a middle aged man was killed in a two vehicle crash.

According to Alabama State Troopers the accident happened shortly after 1.15 p.m. on U.S. Highway 84 at the 93.2 mile marker, one and a half miles east of the Belleville community. They went on to say that 48 year old Rajesh (Roger) Ishvarbhai Leva of Monroeville was driving a 2011 Hyundai when he collided with a 2006 International tractor trailer. No more details as to what caused the collision are known.

Leva was not wearing a seat belt and he was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the tractor trailer was uninjured.

Leva was born in London, England but had been a resident of Monroeville for a number of years. He worked in the hospitality industry and owned and operated local hotels. He is survived by his wife Rita Leva of Monroeville, and two children.

Officials say the investigation is ongoing.

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On Tuesday night, August 4, a Graysville man was killed in a wreck.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, the accident happened around 11.15 p.m. at the 1100 block of North Main Street in Graysville. A 2007 Ford Expedition was going at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control, the vehicle left the road, went through a private yard belonging to someone, and then into a wooded area, hitting several trees before coming to a halt.

The driver was 67 year old Curtis Arvon Langley and he was pronounced dead at the scene. There were two passengers, both of whom managed to exit the vehicle and call for help. The female passenger only suffered minor injuries and she was taken to hospital, whereas the male passenger was uninjured.

Police say that speed was a factor in the accident.

If you or a loved one have been injured or killed in an accident please call the Greenville accident attorneys of Jackson & Tucker, P.C., at (866) 252-3535 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.