MAGNOLIA SPRINGS, Ala. — Martin S. Farrell, 16, of Fairhope was killed when his 1999 Toyota Camry crossed the center line of U.S. Highway 98 in Magnolia Springs Friday, April 9 and collided with a truck. According to the Alabama Department of Public Safety, the accident occurred about 6:50 p.m.

According to reports, Farrell was traveling westbound when his car crossed the center line, striking a 2002 International Tractor Trailer driven by Michael Shepler, 37, of Foley.

Farrell died at the scene. Shepler was taken to South Baldwin Regional Medical Center for treatment of injuries that were said to be minor.

Both men were wearing seat belts, and the airbags did deploy in the Camry.

Investigators are working to determine why Farrell crossed the center line, said Cpl. Steve Smith.

Anyone with information on the crash can contact Smith at (251) 665-2483, extension 483.