40-year-old Teacher of the Year Heather Minton and her 8-year-old son died in a two-vehicle crash in Brundidge, Pike County; six others injured; investigation ongoing.

40-year-old Heather Minton, Teacher of the Year in 2023, and her 8-year-old son died in a two-vehicle crash in Brundidge, Pike County. Six others sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the incident, which is under investigation by several agencies, including the Pike County District Attorney's Office. Minton taught science at Pike County High School.