DOTHAN: 08:44 AM. Dothan 911 dispatched a critical injury accident, Ross Clark Circle and Wesley Way. A four vehicle accident.
Dothan Fire, Dothan Police and Pilcher Ambulance responded.
There was entrapment in one vehicle. The north bound lanes of traffic was merged into one lane of traffic. The front vehicle as a pickup, rear ended by a SUV, then a passenger car which was rear ended by a box truck.
The patient in the vehicle struck by the box truck was the one extricated from the vehicle. The patient was transported by Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Fire to Flowers Hospital under a trauma alert.
Scene pictures are being held at this time.
Dothan Police Traffic Lt. Jason Adkins was on the scene. Dothan Police are in charge of the accident investigation.
09:10 AM. A second Pilcher Ambulance transported a second patient, non emergency, to Flowers Hospital.
HOUSTON COUNTY: 11:06 PM Houston County 911 dispatched Houston County Sheriff Deputies, Rehobeth Fire – Rescue at a critical injury accident, 7990 U.S. Highway 231 South. This area is at Sadie;s Flea Market.’
When Rehobeth Fire – EMS Chief Nick Floyd arrived on the scene he reported a three vehicle accident, one overturned and one major damage. It appeared all occupants were out.
Houston County Sheriff Deputies blocked traffic at Highway 231 and Eddins Road detouring traffic to Eddins Road.
ALEA – Troopers will be in charge of the accident investigation. My grandson asleep and I can not leave hiim alone tonight so I can not respond and get scene photos.
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On Sunday, July 5, 2026, at approximately 4:20 a.m., officers with the Dothan Police Department, along with personnel from Dothan Fire and Rescue, responded to the 2800 block of Fortner Street following a report of a person who had been shot.
Upon arrival, first responders located three adult males suffering from gunshot wounds.
One victim sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and is listed in stable but serious condition. A second victim sustained a gunshot wound to the leg, was treated, and has since been released from the hospital. The third victim sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and remains hospitalized in serious condition.
The preliminary investigation indicates the injuries occurred during an argument between the three individuals which turned into at least two of them pulling weapons and firing at each other. During this incident, at least one apartment and one vehicle were struck. There is no indication that anyone else was involved in the incident. This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, including each individual’s involvement and criminal responsibility.
Anyone with additional information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Dothan Police Department at (334) 615-3000.
THOMAS MILL CREEK – HENRY COUNTY – LAKE EUFAULA: The clear 2026 winners of the Best Firework Show are Ben and Eric.
They teamed up with some good help, and a ton of boats on the water watching, for a Super – Terrific – Spectacular Fireworks show. It was in the mouth of Thomas Mill Creek. All safety precautions were in place for a safe and enjoyable time.
Today has been a heartbreaking day for our community.
At approximately 1:37 p.m., the Coffee County 911 Center received a 911 call reporting a possible drowning involving two missing individuals at the bridge at the intersection of Alabama Highway 27 and Alabama Highway 84 near Elba.
Responding agencies quickly arrived on scene and determined that two individuals had gone underwater and did not resurface. The preliminary investigation indicates that 21-year-old Benji Falvo went underwater while attempting to cross the river. His stepfather, David Thomas Rubright, entered the water in an attempt to rescue him and also went underwater.
At approximately 5:00 p.m., Mr. Rubright was recovered. At approximately 6:13 p.m., Mr. Falvo was recovered.
This incident remains under investigation by the Elba Police Department, the Coffee County Coroner’s Office, and the 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
We would like to thank all of the agencies that responded and worked tirelessly throughout the afternoon and evening, including Elba Fire Department, New Brockton Fire Department, Enterprise Rescue, Enterprise Air 1 and Air 2, Coffee County EMA, Bullock Fire Department, Opp Fire Department Dive Team, Houston County Dive Team, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Marine Patrol/Game Wardens, and the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office.
Both individuals will be transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for autopsies as part of the ongoing investigation.
On behalf of the Coffee County Coroner’s Office, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Falvo and Rubright families. We ask everyone to please keep these families, their friends, and all of the first responders involved in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
Out of respect for the families and the integrity of the investigation, no further information will be released at this time.
