Justin King Ford, 27, and Brandon Sherman, 22, killed in 3-vehicle accident on Highway 80 in Phenix City, Alabama

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Sat, 12/20/2014 - 9:15am

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

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"It was a three-car accident. I did not approach the vehicles, my nephew did," Dyer said. "And when he did you can tell by his facial expressions it was bad. My child also went near the accident and she knew both the people in the accident. She went to school with and was friends with them. It's something you just don't won't to ever look at." Dyer says she lost her husband after wreck at the same intersection 12 years ago and that many accidents occur there frequently.

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The crash delayed traffic and cars were backed up in both directions for several hours on Thursday evening.

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“To be able to put our loved ones in the ground would definitely be an amazing Christmas present,” said Ford. An account has been set up to help with the cost of the victims' funerals. If you would like to donate, you can do so at any Wells Fargo location- just ask for the Brandon Sherman or Justin Ford memorial.

Justin King Ford, 27, and Brandon Sherman, 22, died after a 3-vehicle accident on Highway 80 in Phenix City, Alabama on Thursday. A third person was injured and had to be cut out of a vehicle with the jaws of life. His or her condition is not clear. Early police reports indicate that speed may have been a factor. Few details are known about the accident at this time; we'll update this story as more information becomes available.

Type: Car Accident

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High-Speed/Excessive Speed

People Involved:

Justin King Ford

Brandon Sherman

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