Basic Facts
Crash date: May 5, 2026
Crash location: Interstate 20/59 north of Fosters, AL
People involved:
- Jerry C. Ketterer, 71
- Marci A. Ketterer, 68
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Tuscaloosa County, AL — Jerry Ketterer and Marci Ketterer were killed in a truck accident at about 1:50 p.m. on Interstate 20/Interstate 59.
Authorities said a 2019 Kenworth semi-truck left the road and hit a tree about three miles north of Fosters.
Driver Jerry C. Ketterer, 71, and his wife, Marci A. Ketterer, 68, of Del Rio, TX, were pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Tuscaloosa County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
The question that hasn’t been answered at this point is why this truck left the interstate near Fosters. Was the driver distracted, perhaps by a cell phone? Did another vehicle force the truck off the road? Did the truck have a problem with its brakes or steering mechanism? The only way to answer those questions is to wait until a full investigation of this crash is completed.
Cell phone records could show what the truck driver was doing at the time of the crash. Witness statements or video footage could tell investigators if another vehicle was involved in the crash. But figuring out if the truck had a mechanical issue is likely beyond the capabilities of official investigators, in my experience. The truck needs to be checked out by a qualified expert in a laboratory setting.
If any problems are discovered with the truck, investigators should look into maintenance records to determine if it was something that should have been repaired before the truck was put out on the road.
The family that is grieving this crash deserves to know as much as possible about what happened, and everyone who may have played a role in this crash.
Do you know anything that could help investigators looking into this crash? Let me know in the comment section.
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