Limestone County, AL (February 28, 2026) – A woman was rescued Friday afternoon, February 27, after becoming trapped beneath a vehicle following a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Highway 251 and Oakdale Road.
According to the East Limestone Volunteer Fire Department, crews were dispatched to the scene after Limestone County Fire Dispatch reported that a woman was pinned underneath a vehicle. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed the victim was trapped beneath the car.
Firefighters from East Limestone worked alongside Athens Fire and Rescue to stabilize the vehicle and safely extricate the woman. Once freed, she was transferred to the care of Athens-Limestone EMS and transported to a local emergency room for evaluation and treatment.
The woman’s current condition has not been released.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Our thoughts are with the woman as she receives treatment.
Why Pedestrian Crashes Can Require Technical Rescues
Crashes involving pedestrians can quickly become complex when a person is pinned beneath a vehicle. In these situations, emergency crews must carefully stabilize the vehicle to prevent further movement before performing a controlled extrication.
Intersections with mixed vehicle and pedestrian traffic present added risks, especially when visibility or reaction time is limited. Investigators will typically review vehicle positioning, driver actions, and roadway conditions to determine how the incident occurred.
