By GRAHAM BROOKS / Staff Writer

HELENA–A two-vehicle accident the morning of Thursday, Sept. 1 resulted in the death of one motorist and injured others, according to Alabama State Troopers and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

The accident occurred at approximately 10 a.m. in the 500 block of Shelby County 13 in unincorporated Helena.

Melissa Ann Williams, 44, of West Blocton was driving a 2013 Nissan Altima when her vehicle collided head-on with a 2008 Ford Explorer driven by John Bradford Ingram, 37, of Deatsville.

Williams, who was not using a seat belt, was pronounced dead at the scene. Ingram and a passenger were injured and transported to a local hospital.

The crash occurred on Shelby County 13 two miles north of West Blocton.

Alabama State Troopers worked the scene and received assistance from Bibb County and Shelby County deputies.