Quinton, Alabama Accident Claims Life of 69-Year-Old Gardendale Man in Single-Vehicle Crash on Flat Top Road

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Quinton, Alabama Accident Claims Life of 69-Year-Old Gardendale Man in Single-Vehicle Crash on Flat Top Road

QUINTON, Ala. — A tragic single-vehicle accident in western Jefferson County has claimed the life of a Gardendale resident, officials confirmed over the weekend. The incident was reported Friday afternoon along a rural portion of Flat Top Road in Quinton, a small community northwest of Birmingham.

The victim has been identified as 69-year-old Charles Eugene Fantozzi. Authorities from the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office released the identification following notification of the man’s family. Fantozzi was a resident of Gardendale, a city located approximately 30 miles from the crash site.

Emergency responders were dispatched to the 8700 block of Flat Top Road after the vehicle was discovered. First responders arrived to find the car off the roadway. Though the specific time of the crash has not yet been determined, officials believe the accident occurred prior to the afternoon discovery.

According to Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates, Fantozzi was pronounced deceased at the scene at 2:43 p.m. The nature of the vehicle’s final position and the lack of witnesses indicate the accident may have occurred hours before it was found.

Flat Top Road is a rural, two-lane route with limited traffic and minimal lighting, which may have contributed to the delay in discovering the vehicle. This stretch of road is known for its sharp curves and limited visibility, especially in inclement weather.

The cause of the accident remains under investigation. Authorities have not released information regarding whether medical issues, speed, or road conditions played a role in the crash. No other vehicles were involved, and no foul play is suspected at this time.

Local residents expressed concern over safety on Flat Top Road, noting past incidents involving run-off-road crashes. Some have called for additional signage or guardrails in the area to help prevent future accidents, especially in low-visibility zones.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the coroner’s office continue to review evidence to better understand the sequence of events leading to the incident. Toxicology testing is a routine part of the investigation and may take several weeks to complete.

Fantozzi’s family has been notified, and arrangements are being made privately. Officials have not released any further details regarding funeral services or public memorials. The investigation remains ongoing.

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