The Eclectic community is mourning the tragic loss of Anthony J. Patrick, 42, who passed away Saturday afternoon following a fatal single-vehicle crash in Elmore County, Alabama.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), the crash occurred around 5:25 p.m. on December 13 along Alabama Highway 9 near the 139-mile marker, approximately two miles south of Eclectic. Anthony was driving a 2015 Hyundai Sonata when the vehicle left the roadway, struck a culvert, and overturned after hitting a fence. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Anthony’s sudden passing has left family, friends, and loved ones heartbroken. He is remembered as someone whose life mattered deeply to those who knew him, and whose loss will be felt throughout the community. The grief surrounding his passing is profound, and many are coming together to support one another during this difficult time.
As ALEA Highway Patrol Troopers continue to investigate the crash, the focus remains on honoring Anthony’s life and memory. The Eclectic community holds his family close in their thoughts and prayers, hoping they find strength and comfort in the love and support surrounding them.
Anthony J. Patrick will be remembered always, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.