Sad news to report ,a  Tuscaloosa county, 12 year-old resident passed away after a car wreck on Wednesday. The car crash happened around the Samantha community. She was rushed to a Birmingham hospital and succumbed to her injuries. The name of the girl has not been released.

The rest of the passengers in the accident were sent to local hospitals where they had minor injuries. The driver was not injured.

A state trooper said the girl was not wearing a seat belt. They are investigating the accident.

In the meantime, please send thoughts and prayers to the family. It's the holiday season, and its always tough to lose anyone, especially a young girl with a bright future.

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