NASA Scientist from Alabama Dies in Fiery Car Crash After Going Missing
Joshua LeBlanc, a NASA nuclear scientist from Alabama, was reported missing before dying in a car crash in July 2025. LeBlanc's Tesla crashed into a guardrail and trees in Huntsville, Alabama, and caught fire, resulting in his death. His body was identified through forensic analysis due to the extent of the fire damage. LeBlanc, who worked as an electrical engineer at NASA, was last heard from early on the day of the crash. His family reported him missing when he failed to arrive at work, and his phone and wallet were found at his apartment. The circumstances of his disappearance and death have raised concerns, as he is among several researchers who have gone missing or died under mysterious circumstances in recent months. 
