A 21‑year-old man from Woodstock, identified as Hunter James Alexander Cook, died Sunday after his pickup veered off the road and struck a tree in Tuscaloosa County. According to state troopers, Cook was not wearing his seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle upon impact.
The crash occurred near the 20‑mile marker on Alabama State Route 171 — roughly 20 miles north of Northport. The circumstances remain under investigation by troopers with the Highway Patrol Division of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).
At this time, no further details have been released. The agency continues to probe the cause of the crash and whether external factors — such as speed, road conditions, or mechanical failure — played a role.
The small community of Woodstock and the greater Tuscaloosa area have been left reeling by the sudden loss, with condolences pouring in for Cook’s family and friends. Though many questions remain, the tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of driving without a seat belt.
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