East Brewton, AL (March 7, 2026) – A 55-year-old woman died on Thursday, March 5, after a two-vehicle crash on Escambia County 4 near Fir Lane, about ten miles east of East Brewton.
The crash occurred at approximately 2:10 p.m., when a Chevrolet Silverado collided with a Peterbilt tractor-trailer. The impact caused the Chevrolet to leave the roadway and strike a tree.
The passenger, identified as Jennifer Wisenbaugh of Stockbridge, Georgia, was not wearing a seatbelt and suffered critical injuries. She was taken to D.W. McMillian Memorial Hospital in Brewton, where she was pronounced dead. The driver of the Chevrolet was not injured.
Further details about the crash have not been released. Officials continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Jennifer Wisenbaugh during this difficult time.
How Passenger Seatbelt Use Can Impact Crash Outcomes
Seatbelt use significantly reduces the risk of serious injury or death in vehicle crashes. Unrestrained passengers are more likely to be thrown from the vehicle during a collision, which can lead to severe or fatal injuries.
Crashes involving large vehicles, such as tractor-trailers, can be particularly dangerous because the size and weight of the truck increase the force experienced by smaller vehicles. Even a moderate-speed collision can result in critical injuries when one vehicle leaves the road and strikes fixed objects like trees.
Emergency responders often face complex scenes in these accidents, needing to quickly provide medical care and safely manage traffic while assessing multiple injuries. Awareness of seatbelt use and proper vehicle safety measures remains a key factor in preventing fatalities.
