Prattville, AL (March 8, 2024) – On Tuesday, March 5, one person was killed and two others were hurt after a head-on collision in the Prattville area. The deadly accident occurred on AL-14 at around 6 p.m. Two vehicles reportedly collided at the scene.
When emergency responders arrived, they found one of the victims lying on the roadway. 26-year-old Jamarcus R. Thomas of Selma was reportedly ejected in the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver and passenger of the other vehicle were transported to Baptist South Medical Center in Montgomery for treatment.
The other two parties were later identified as 63-year-old Angela D. Murray of Prattville and 25-year-old Melvin L. Barnes of Selma. No additional information on the deadly crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the accident is being handled by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Deadly Head-on Crashes in Alabama
Certain types of car crashes are more likely to result in life-threatening injuries. Head-on crashes involve two vehicles traveling in separate directions, and it should be no wonder that these accidents can be extremely severe. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that head-on collisions have a fatality rate of about 56 percent, much higher than other types of crashes. Although head-on collisions account for fewer than 2 percent of all reported auto accidents in the country, they contribute to roughly 10 percent of traffic fatalities. Careless drivers who swerve into oncoming traffic are known to cause these serious accidents. If you recently lost someone in a front-impact crash, you should partner with a qualified wrongful death lawyer to pursue a claim for compensation.
No one ever plans for a deadly crash. It only takes a few seconds for the actions of a reckless driver to change your life forever. Victims can incur significant damages, even in fatal collisions. However, when the victim is fatally injured, these losses often fall on their surviving family members. It can be difficult to deal with these unexpected damages while also dealing with the loss of a close family member. Alabama state law allows for a representative to pursue a claim on behalf of the deceased to pursue a claim for compensation.
A deadly crash is never easy to handle, and you should not have to do it on your own. A trained Prattville personal injury lawyer can help you during this difficult time. The legal team at Maloney-Lyons LLC has a proven track record of helping grieving families pursue successful wrongful death claims. We want to do everything we can to help make this time a bit easier for you and your loved ones. Our lawyers can answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation. Contact our law offices today at 251-225-6105 to get started on your case with the help of a skilled lawyer.