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Man dies in DeKalb County, Ala., crash

A single-car crash Friday in DeKalb County, Ala., killed a local man after his Chevrolet Silverado left the road a hit a tree on DeKalb County Road 26.

The victim was identified by Alabama Law Enforcement Agency officials as Colby Brian Brooks, 20, of Crossville, Ala.

The crash happened about 3:50 a.m. CST Friday about three miles south of Crossville.

Brooks was not wearing a seatbelt, officials said.