Birmingham, AL (November 21, 2021) – A two-vehicle crash in Birmingham resulted in the death of a motorcyclist on Saturday night, November 20th. The accident happened at approximately 7:00 p.m. on U.S. Highway 31 near mile marker 362.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, a 53-year-old man was operating a motorcycle on U.S. 31 when he was struck head-on by a vehicle that crossed the dividing line. The driver of the vehicle was not injured in the accident. Following an investigation, the driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. He was taken to the Limestone County Jail. The identity of the driver has not been released.
There is no further information available at this time. The accident remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our thoughts and condolences to the victim’s family following this fatal motorcycle crash in Birmingham.
Fatal Accidents in Alabama
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 249 deaths due to drunk driving accidents in Alabama in a recent year. This number comes out to 5.49 deaths per 100,000 residents of our state. Impaired driving collisions are on the rise and continue to cause great pain and distress to victims and their family members. Drivers who are impaired pose a danger to themselves and a great risk to others on the roadway. Impaired drivers lack the reaction time that is necessary to avoid hazards and being impaired can reduce their ability to perceive their surroundings, thus increasing the dangers of driving.
When you have been affected by a drunk driving crash in Alabama, you are no doubt feeling a great sense of anger and frustration. As a victim or family member, you understandably want justice for your situation and also want the negligent driver to pay for their actions. Under Alabama law, you could be entitled to compensation as a result of the crash. The law can also provide for punitive damages, which are meant to punish negligent drivers for especially egregious behavior such as driving while impaired.
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Birmingham Wrongful Death Attorneys
At Cory Watson Attorneys, our team has the resources and the experience necessary to ensure that you are able to obtain a complete recovery. If you have tragically lost a loved one to a crash involving a drunk driver, we will fight for you every step of the way. Our wrongful death lawyers in Birmingham understand the severity of an impaired driving accident and we will fight for you during your time of greatest need. It is important to ensure that you have a skilled attorney by your side who can help you get results.
Our team is ready to take your call at any time. We strongly believe that negligent and reckless drivers should be held legally accountable for the damage that they cause. We always provide a free consultation for all potential clients. To speak with a car accident lawyer in Birmingham, please contact us using the link on our website or give us a call at (205) 328-2200.
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