Clarke County, AL (September 19, 2021) – One woman has lost her life as a result of a traffic-related incident in Clarke County on Friday evening. Just before 6:40 p.m., on September 17, calls came in requesting assistance at the scene of an accident on Alabama 69.
Reports from local authorities show that a 74-year-old woman was driving a 1994 Nissan Altima on Alabama 69 when her vehicle collided head-on with a 2019 GMC Sierra near mile marker 8.
The woman sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by responding officers. The driver of the GMC, a 21-year-old, was not injured in the accident. At this time, the cause of the crash remains under investigation.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Car Accidents in Clarke County, Alabama
Every year, more than 900 people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents across the state of Alabama. Over 51% of these accidents occur at night time, between dusk and dawn. Although there are many causes of crashes in our state, we continue to see people lose their lives in crashes due to the negligence of others. Some of the leading causes of Alabama car accidents include:
- Drivers who are speeding
- Drivers who fail to yield the right of way
- Drivers distracted by cell phones, radios, and other people
- Drivers who are unfamiliar with the roadways
- Defective and malfunctioning vehicles
When victims are killed in accidents due to these and other acts of negligence, their families must act quickly to protect their legal rights. Families who reach out to skilled Clarke County wrongful death lawyers are in the best position possible to hold negligent drivers accountable for their actions. A skilled legal team can fight on your behalf to ensure you are able to maximize your recoveries for funeral expenses, lost wages, and various other damages you face moving forward.
For a free legal consultation, call 877-562-0000
Clarke County Wrongful Death Lawyers
At Cory Watson Attorneys, we fight diligently to ensure our clients are in the best position possible to recover. After an initial consultation, our Clarke County car accident lawyers get to work immediately on investigating the accident. We go to the scene of each accident to gather evidence in support of the claim. Our team will take pictures, record videos, and gather various pieces of evidence to help ensure you have the strongest case imaginable to fight for justice.
If your loved one has lost their life in an accident, you must act quickly to hold those at fault accountable for their actions. Our team is available to help you get the justice you deserve. Contact our Alabama personal injury lawyers at your earliest convenience to schedule a free case evaluation with our team. By calling (205) 328-2200, our team can meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss the legal options available for you.
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Disclaimer: At the personal injury law firm of Cory Watson Attorneys, we have focused our careers on giving back to our local community. Our careers have been dedicated to changing injured victims and their family’s lives for the better. We do this by fighting for and protecting their rights in a court of law to ensure that they receive full and fair compensation after being injured in an accident. Our goal is to bring awareness to the dangers associated with driving. The information provided in this post is not intended to be medical or legal advice. This is not a solicitation for business. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene.
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