Autaugaville, AL (May 9, 2024) – On Tuesday, May 7, one person was killed and two others were injured following a head-on collision in the Autaugaville area. The deadly accident took place on AL-14 near mile marker 142 that night around 6 p.m. One of the drivers was killed in the impact.
It was reported that 26-year-old Jamarcus R. Thomas of Selma was driving a car when he collided head-on with another vehicle driven by 63-year-old Angela D. Murray of Prattville. Thomas suffered fatal injuries in the impact. Murray and her passenger, 25-year-old Melvin L. Barnes Jr. also from Selma, were transported to Baptist South Medical Center in Montgomery. The circumstances leading to the deadly incident have not been determined. No additional information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash.
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 Collisions in Alabama
Certain types of crashes are more likely to result in life-changing injuries. Statistics show that head-on impacts are some of the most lethal on Alabama roads, and those involved in head-on collisions frequently suffer life-threatening injuries. Although they only make up around 2 percent of all crashes in the nation, head-on collisions are responsible for almost 10 percent of all traffic fatalities. A combined 3,631 people lost their lives in head-on crashes across the United States in 2020. A head-on collision might result from poor road conditions or simple driver error. Whatever the case, you need to be able to work with an experienced attorney to pursue a wrongful death claim after a fatal auto accident.
Nobody ever plans for a fatal collision. A careless driver’s actions can drastically alter your life in a matter of seconds. Even in fatal collisions, victims may suffer financial damages, but these losses frequently fall on the victim’s surviving family members. Coping with these unforeseen losses in addition to the death of a close relative can be extremely challenging. According to Alabama state law, a representative may seek compensation on the deceased person’s behalf by filing a wrongful death claim. These types of cases are often complicated, and it is always in your best interests to work closely with a trained lawyer.
A qualified Autaugaville wrongful death lawyer will be ready to get to work on your case. Our skilled team of lawyers at Maloney-Lyons, LLC is prepared to take action on your behalf and fight for your full and fair recovery. You likely have a lot of questions about your legal rights, and we are here to answer them during a free consultation. We will not stop until you are able to be made whole again. Contact our law offices today at 251-225-6105 to get started on your claim and discuss your case with a trained attorney.