Based on search results from April 27–28, 2026, there were multiple incidents reported on various "Highway 79" locations, with the most severe involving fatalities, including a fatal crash in Panola County, Texas, and a fatal collision in Jefferson County, Alabama (reported Oct 2025, but similar incidents occur regularly).
A fatal crash previously occurred on Hwy 79 (Pinson Valley Parkway) between Carson Road and Jefferson State Park, involving a dump truck and a car. wreck-on-hwy-79-yesterday
Check ABC 33/40 Alabama for updates on any recent, local Alabama Highway 79 incidents. Based on search results from April 27–28, 2026,