2 Dead Identified After Horrific I-85 Crash in Montgomery
Two Lives Lost in Montgomery Highway Crash: What We Know
What Happened?
On Saturday, a serious car crash happened on Interstate 85 (I-85) in Montgomery, Alabama. The crash took place between the Taylor Road and Chantilly Parkway exits. Sadly, two people died, and one person was hurt.
Important Point
The police are still investigating why the crash happened. We don’t know the exact cause yet.
Who Were the Victims?
Alyshia Rushing ("Mama-A")
- Age: 26 years old
- Known for: Social media content creator on TikTok
- Username: "Mama-A"
- Followers: Nearly 540,000 people followed her videos
Landon Dunn
- Age: 20 years old
- Occupation: United States Marine
- A GoFundMe (online fundraiser) was started by a family friend to help his family
- The page says: "Landon’s death has deeply affected everyone close to him, including his family, friends, and fellow Marines"
What About the Other Person?
- There was a passenger in Alyshia Rushing’s car
- They were taken to the hospital
- Their injuries are not life-threatening (this means they are expected to recover)
How Can You Help?
If you want to support Landon Dunn’s family:
- Visit the GoFundMe page → Support Landon’s Family
- Donate any amount you can
- Share the link with others who might want to help
What Happens Next?
| Step | What’s Happening |
|---|---|
| 1 | Police investigate the crash scene |
| 2 | They look at evidence (skid marks, car damage, cameras) |
| 3 | They talk to witnesses |
| 4 | They write a report with their findings |
| 5 | The cause will be shared when the investigation is done |
Note
Investigations like this can take weeks or even months. The police want to make sure they get it right.
Summary
- When: Saturday (weekend)
- Where: I-85 in Montgomery, between Taylor Road and Chantilly Parkway exits
- Who: Two young people died — Alyshia Rushing (26, TikTok creator) and Landon Dunn (20, US Marine)
- Injuries: One passenger hurt, but not life-threatening
- Cause: Still unknown — under investigation
- Help: GoFundMe available for Landon Dunn’s family
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Where exactly did the crash happen?
On Interstate 85 (I-85) in Montgomery, Alabama, between the Taylor Road exit and the Chantilly Parkway exit.
Who was "Mama-A"?
Alyshia Rushing, a 26-year-old woman who made videos on TikTok. She had almost 540,000 followers who watched her content.
Was Landon Dunn really a Marine?
Yes. A GoFundMe page set up by a family friend confirms he was a United States Marine.
Is the passenger okay?
The passenger was hospitalized but has non-life-threatening injuries, which means doctors expect them to recover.
When will we know what caused the crash?
The police investigation is ongoing. It could take weeks or months before the official cause is announced.
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