Juan Jose Mendoza dies in fatal Fort Payne car crash

Juan Jose Mendoza dies in fatal Fort Payne car crash

Fatal Fort Payne car crash death of Juan Jose Mendoza

Law enforcement personnel in Fort Payne reported a serious motor vehicle collision resulting in a fatality. The incident happened in the early morning hours, approximately 4:45 a.m.

According to reports from Fort Payne Police, an official investigation is underway following a traffic accident. Details indicate a collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle occurred near Greenhill Boulevard and Smith Gap Road.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene and confirmed the motorcyclist was deceased. The individual identified as Juan Jose Mendoza, aged 26, was from the community of Valley Head. Medical professionals pronounced the man dead at the location.

The Fort Payne Police Department’s Traffic Homicide Unit is examining the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident. Additionally, state law enforcement authorities from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency are providing support to the local investigation.