Foley, AL (October 26, 2021) – A man from Foley was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Monday morning, October 25th. The crash happened around 7:15 a.m. on U.S. Highway 98 near mile marker 67.
According to a report, the 48-year-old victim was driving a 2007 Dodge Caravan on U.S. 98 when he was hit from behind by a 1999 International driven by 32-year-old Micheal Jerome Brzowzowski of Elberta. The Caravan was then struck against by a 2017 Lexus driven by a 42-year-old woman from Pensacola, FL. The victim suffered critical injuries and was pronounced dead at the accident scene. The Highway Patrol was at the scene for several hours while the crash was investigated. Motorists were asked to avoid the scene.
There is no word on potential charges at this time. An investigation is ongoing.
We would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the victim’s family following this fatal car accident in Foley.
Fatal Accidents in Alabama
Over the course of a lifetime, a typical driver in Alabama has about a one in three chance of being involved in an injury accident. These numbers may seem surprising, but they represent the danger to the average motorists of being on our roadways each day. Sadly, there were 851 fatal accidents in Alabama in 2019 with 930 individuals losing their lives as a result of these crashes. An additional 46,383 people were hurt, many of them seriously.
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The common thread being many car accidents in Alabama is the presence of a negligent driver. Most accidents are avoidable and are caused by drivers who are careless or reckless in some way. Some common causes of car accidents include speeding, impairment, and distraction. The cause of each crash must be carefully investigated in order to determine who should be held responsible.
Foley Wrongful Death Lawyers
If you have suffered the loss of a family member due to a fatal crash, our deepest condolences go out to you. There is nothing more devastating than suddenly having to face your future without your family member. The pain is compounded when your loved one was killed in an accident that was not their fault. Unfortunately, given the prevalence of negligent drivers in Alabama, many innocent victims are killed every year in accidents that were not their fault.
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If you are in need of help following a fatal crash, the Foley wrongful death attorneys at our firm can help. Here at Cory Watson Attorneys, our team prides itself on providing experienced and compassionate representation. We proudly assist crash victims and their families across Alabama and we would be honored to assist you as well.
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