A former Oneonta High School football standout was killed in a fiery crash Sunday morning in Blount County.
Malikih Montgomery, a freshman defensive back at Huntington College, was named to Blount County’s All-County Team in December 2023. He was also named to the 4A Region 6 All-Region 1st Team Selections in January 2024.
The deadly crash happened at 12:09 a.m. in the Summit community of Blount County.
Blountsville Fire and Rescue said they responded as mutual aid for two-vehicle collision with entrapment and both vehicles on fire. Multiple BFRD units responded, and additional units from Cullman County were requested.
Fire officials said both vehicles were off the roadway, and engulfed in flames.
Montgomery was pronounced dead on the scene.
A second victim was airlifted to a hospital and a third transported by ambulance. Their names and conditions have not been released.
Alabama State Troopers are leading the investigation.
“We are very saddened at the loss of our recent graduate and will be thinking of and praying for his family and friends,’’ said Oneonta Schools Superintendent Craig Sosebee. “He was loved by so many and will be greatly missed.”
Sosebee said counselors and mental health therapists will be available for additional support when school resumes Monday.
“RIP to our teammate, Friend, and Brother,’’ Oneonta posted on Facebook.
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