(Auburn, Alabama February 15, 2022) — On February 14th, Patrick Wayne Swearingen, 31, was killed in a multi vehicle crash on I-85 near Auburn. According to the coroner’s office, Swearingen was on active duty with the US Navy at the time of his death, and was set to retire soon.
The crash occurred in the northbound lane of I-85, near at exit 51. On information and belief, a tractor trailer caught fire in the northbound lane and involved other vehicles. When police, fire and emergency personnel arrived on scene they discovered several vehicle on fire, including the eighteen wheeler.
The authorities continue to investigate the crash.
Sources: WRBL
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