The scene of Tuesday’s accident told the entire story. The two disabled cars created a grizzly scene leaving many expecting the worst. Unfortunately their fears were realized.

The accident, which happened near Forkland left both cars in a tangled mess and claimed the lives of two Demopolis residents.

The Alabama Department of Public Safety reported that Lakeitha Essex, 19, of Demopolis and Alex Perry Jr., 22, also of Demopolis were killed when the vehicle they were in collided with another near mile marker 150 on Highway 43 about three miles north of Forkland.

Essex was taken to Greene County hospital where she died of her injuries while Perry was pronounced dead on the scene.

The accident occurred at about 2:35 p.m. backing up traffic for almost a mile. Essex, who was the driver of the southbound vehicle, collided with another vehicle traveling north.

Neither Essex nor Perry was wearing safety belts.

Alabama State Troopers and Greene County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the scene along with two ambulances. The reports from the accident are preliminary reports as troopers are still investigating the accident.

Law enforcement officers were still at the scene late Tuesday afternoon investigating the scene. More information is expected to be available soon.