Dekalb Co. High School Senior Dies In Two Car Crash

A Dekalb County High School senior passed away Monday morning in a two car crash.

Eighteen-year-old Cassie Maxwell of Alexandria lost her life while traveling on Highway 70 between Dowelltown and Liberty. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Maxwell was traveling east when she entered a right curve too fast and entered oncoming traffic.

Maxwell struck a vehicle head on and died as a result. The other vehicle was driven by 24-year-old Carly Newby of Rock Island. Newby was also injured and transported to the hospital.

The crash occurred at around 7:13 a.m. Both drivers were wearing their seat belts.