Authorities in Alabama revealed that the father of a 1-year-old boy who is currently missing was driving at high speeds just before a tragic accident that claimed his life and that of his 2-year-old daughter.
The incident took place on December 8 on County Road 73 in Fayette County, as reported by WBRC. This happened a day prior to the report of Kahleb Collins going missing. It was later discovered that Collins was not involved in the crash but had disappeared earlier on September 4. This led to the arrest of his grandfather on December 11.
The father, Steven Collins, aged 40, was said to be driving at 92 miles per hour when the car veered off the road and crashed into a tree. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency confirmed that Steven Collins, along with his fiancée, were not using seatbelts, and their daughter was not secured in a car seat at the time of the accident.
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The agency noted that Steven Collins was ejected from the vehicle, while his fiance was partially ejected via the driver’s door. Steven Collins died a day later, while his fiance remains hospitalized in critical condition. Their daughter died at the scene.
The grandfather, John Bailey, 50, remains jailed for failing to report Kahleb Collins’ disappearance. The toddler’s whereabouts remain a mystery. However, authorities were seen conducting searches at the family’s Winfield home on Wednesday and Thursday.
WVUA reported that search dogs and investigators with shovels were spotted at the home. It remains unclear whether his disappearance is being treated as a death investigation or homicide.
[Feature Photo via Alabama Law Enforcement Agency]
