Clanton, AL (May 4, 2024) – One person was killed and another was hurt following a rollover accident outside of Clanton on Friday, May 3. The deadly accident took place on Interstate 65 near mile marker 212 in Chilton County early that morning around 4 a.m. Local reports revealed that the victims were traveling in a 2022 GMC Savanna van when the vehicle left the roadway.
The van hit a cable barrier before rolling. A passenger in the van, 36-year-old Justin D. Washington of Pell City, was ejected in the crash. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid. Washington sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by responding medical personnel. The driver was also hurt and transported by ambulance to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Birmingham for treatment. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is in progress.
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.
Deadly Rollover Crashes in Alabama
Car crashes continue to be the primary cause of fatalities and serious injuries in Alabama and the United States. Every year, there are over six million recorded car accidents on American roads, with over two million people suffering lasting disabilities. More than 40 thousand people are killed nationally in vehicle collisions each year, and many of these include some form of reckless driving. The cause of around 90 percent of recorded crashes, human error is a contributing factor. You never know when or if you may be in a catastrophic accident, so you must have a plan in place in case you need to recover. With the assistance of an experienced personal injury attorney, you may be able to bring a wrongful death claim in order to obtain lost compensation after a deadly accident.
We never plan to get into a car accident. Tragically, car crashes in Alabama claim lives and injure people practically every day. Even though it might seem like nothing will ever be the same after such a tremendous loss, you might be able to file a wrongful death claim and get the lost compensation you deserve. The surviving family members of a deceased person may pursue financial compensation under Alabama state law in the event that the driver’s negligence results in a wrongful death. These are challenging matters that require experienced legal assistance. Your lawyer can help to make sure that throughout the whole wrongful death case process, your legal rights are respected.
An experienced Clanton wrongful death lawyer will be ready to get to work on your case if you lose someone close to you in a deadly car accident. The trained team of attorneys at Maloney-Lyons, LLC has a proven track record of success in helping grieving families in Alabama pursue successful wrongful death cases. Contact our law offices today at 251-225-6105 to discuss your situation with a trained lawyer.