Hueytown, AL (March 19, 2024) – On Sunday, March 17, a Tuscaloosa man was killed and another person was injured after a collision in the Hueytown area. The deadly accident occurred on Interstate 59 early that morning at around 7:58 a.m. Local reports indicated that a 2020 Genesis G70 driven by 22-year-old George E. Bishop III of Tuscaloosa was traveling on the interstate when the vehicle left the roadway and hit a concrete barrier.
The Genesis then overturned before colliding with a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe driven by a Vestavia resident. Bishop was transported to the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital in critical condition where he was later pronounced dead. The driver of the Chevy was also hurt and transported to the Medical West Freestanding Emergency Department in Hoover for treatment. No further information on the deadly accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be released as it continues.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Alabama Car Crashes
The road can be a very dangerous place. Many Alabama residents drive every day, and most of us know someone who has been impacted by a serious car accident. In 2022, a car accident was reported somewhere in the state every three minutes and 38 seconds. Someone was killed in an Alabama crash every eight hours and 53 minutes, with a total of 986 people dying in a combined 907 deadly collisions that year. A total of 134,039 crashes were reported statewide in a recent year. A shocking 57 percent of roadway deaths in Alabama involve unrestrained passengers, greatly increasing the risk of a life-threatening collision.
It can be difficult to return to your everyday life after a serious car crash. You may be able to pursue a personal injury claim in order to recover lost compensation, but this is far from a simple task. There are many unexpected problems and obstacles that can arise as you pursue your case. If you are not able to handle your claim, you can put your recovery at risk. That is why it is important that you have a trained legal team on your side to make sure your case is handled properly from start to finish.
You do not have to be alone after a serious car accident. A qualified Hueytown personal injury lawyer will be able to help you construct a strong case and fight for your full and fair recovery. The skilled legal team at Maloney-Lyons, LLC can assist you in navigating the complicated legal process. Our lawyers will be ready to answer any and all questions that you may have during a free consultation. If you are prepared to get to work on your case, contact our law offices today at 251-225-6105.