Eva Lowe and Jasmine Spicer Obituary, PIEDMONT, Ala. — Two Piedmont women lost their lives early Monday morning following a tragic head-on collision between an SUV and a commercial semi-truck on U.S. Highway 278, according to the Piedmont Police Department.

Authorities said the crash occurred at approximately 5:15 a.m. on June 29 in the 1700 block of U.S. Highway 278. Emergency responders from the Piedmont Police Department, Piedmont Fire Department, and Piedmont Rescue were dispatched to the scene after reports of a serious motor vehicle collision.

Preliminary findings from investigators indicate that a Nissan Rogue was traveling eastbound toward Piedmont when, for reasons still under investigation, it crossed the center line into the westbound lane. The SUV then collided head-on with an oncoming commercial semi-truck.

Both occupants of the Nissan Rogue suffered fatal injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel. Authorities later identified the victims as Eva Lowe, 55, and Jasmine Spicer, 32, both residents of Piedmont.

The driver of the semi-truck was not publicly identified, and officials have not released information regarding their condition or whether any additional injuries occurred as a result of the crash.

Police say the circumstances that caused the vehicle to cross into oncoming traffic remain unclear, and investigators are continuing to examine all possible contributing factors. No further details have been released at this time as the investigation remains ongoing.

The Piedmont Police Department extended its condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims, noting the significant impact of the loss on the local community. Anyone with information related to the crash is urged to contact investigators as the case continues.

May they rest in peace.