It was around 4:45 a.m. when a quiet Saturday morning in Bay Minette, Alabama, turned tragic. Local resident Scott Garrett McKee, 41, of Bay Minette, lost his life after his 2007 Volkswagen Passat veered into a violent crash on Baldwin County Road 138 in Baldwin County. His vehicle collided with a 2024 Nissan Frontier, driven by 25-year-old Noel Diaz Alzolay of Spanish Fort. Following that impact, McKee’s car crashed head-on into a 2007 Chevrolet C1500 pickup driven by 61-year-old Gregory Jackson Cobb of Greenville. The Frontier then left the roadway, striking a sign, an embankment and a tree before coming to rest.
Troopers from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency confirm McKee was not wearing a seat belt and was pronounced dead at the scene. Cobb was injured and transported to USA Hospital in Mobile for treatment. The crash occurred roughly one mile west of Bay Minette, and officials are still investigating the full set of circumstances.
Friends, neighbours and community members say the morning cut-short the life of someone known for his warmth and presence. Scott McKee had deep roots in the area, and this sudden loss has left a quiet shock in his wake. On a road where darkness still clung, the incident serves as a harsh reminder of just how fragile life on the open highway can be.
The two other drivers involved—Alzolay and Cobb—are now part of the ongoing inquiry. What exactly led McKee’s vehicle off course in the first place and into such a catastrophic chain reaction is not yet clear. Investigators are examining factors including speed, vehicle condition, lighting and whether fatigue or environmental conditions played a role in the early-morning crash.
In the broader context, law-enforcement officials are once again urging motorists to be vigilant during the early hours. The message is steady: wear your seat belt. Drive alert. Pay attention to changes in road conditions or visibility. Even a split second can shift things from routine to life-altering. Baldwin County residents are being reminded that dawn does not guarantee safety, especially when multiple vehicles are involved and high speeds may come into play.
As the community processes its grief, thoughts naturally turn to Scott’s family and friends who must now contend with the aftermath. At just 41, his passing has rippled through the local circles he moved in. A private memorial is expected, and many are rising to support loved ones left behind.
This accident, while still under investigation, stands as a call to all drivers—not just in Baldwin County but anywhere—about the stakes of the road. Early-morning collisions, unbelted occupants, multi-vehicle impacts: each factor compounds risk. Our hearts are with Scott McKee’s family, and we hope the lessons from this devastating crash help prevent another.
