Thomas Bellsnyder IV Obituary, Death – A fatal accident in Fayette County early Thursday morning resulted in the death of a 32-year-old driver and left a passenger seriously injured. The crash occurred around 2 a.m. when Thomas Bellsnyder IV was driving a Chevrolet Equinox along Fayette County 35 near Canaan Road. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the vehicle veered off the road and collided with a tree. Bellsnyder, who was not wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene.
A passenger in the car sustained injuries and was transported by air to UAB Hospital for medical care. Authorities have not provided additional details at this time, as ALEA is continuing its investigation into the cause and circumstances surrounding the crash.