Crash Takes Life

A single-vehicle crash has claimed the life of a Winfield woman.  At approximately 6:50 am on this date, a 2001 Ford Taurus was driven by Betty Jean Walker Sousy, DOB 1/24/1949, of Winfield, was traveling north on AL-233, approximately three miles east of Brilliant in Marion County.  The vehicle left the roadway to the right and struck a tree.  The driver, the only occupant, was transported to UAB Hospital in Birmingham where she later died.  Nothing further as ALEA Troopers continue to investigate.