Sixto Martinez, 76, of the Corner community, died after a head-on crash on Bagley Road near Trammel Road in north Jefferson County on March 11, 2020. The collision occurred in the morning, about 9:25 to 9:30 a.m., when an oncoming vehicle allegedly crossed the center line and struck the vehicle carrying Martinez; he was a passenger and later died of his injuries. He was remembered as a retired Nestle supervisor who enjoyed fishing and Alabama football.

Authorities investigated the driver of the oncoming vehicle. Public reports identified Crystal Gail Minyard of Graysville as the person accused of driving under the influence of drugs and recklessly causing the crash. On August 3, 2020, Minyard was booked into the Jefferson County Jail and charged with manslaughter in Martinez’s death, along with assault charges for injuries to others; one report listed bond at $85,000. No other suspects have been named in connection with the wreck.

Does anyone have information about the crash or knew Sixto Martinez that could help clarify what happened that morning?