Tuskegee, AL (September 19, 2021) – A 43-year-old man has lost his life as a result of a motor vehicle accident in Tuskegee on Saturday evening. On September 18, emergency crews were notified that their assistance was needed at the scene of an accident on Highway 80.
Reports from the Tuskegee Police Department show that officers were requested at the scene of an auto accident in the area of Highway 80 and Chappie James Drive. As officers responded to the crash site, a subsequent collision occurred.
The impact of the crash caused a vehicle to flip over and come to rest off the side of the road. The driver of the vehicle sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
At this time, the incident 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 Tuskegee, Alabama
Approximately every 9 hours and 26-minutes, at least one person loses their life in a motor vehicle accident in the state of Alabama. These accidents continue to take place at an increasing rate, leaving families to deal with the devastating consequences. We constantly see people lose their lives in accidents caused by negligent and reckless drivers. Some of the leading causes of auto accidents in our state include:
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Speeding
- Driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol
- Driving while distracted
These and other negligent actions continue to have a damaging impact on the lives of victims and their families. Dealing with the mental and emotional consequences of losing a loved one suddenly due to an accident can be overwhelming. In some cases, families have an array of legal options available to help them move forward. Reaching out to a wrongful death attorney in Tuskegee can help to ensure your family is in the best position possible to get justice following the loss of a loved one.
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Tuskegee Wrongful Death Lawyers
For nearly four decades, the Tuskegee car accident lawyers at Cory Watson Attorneys have been fighting aggressively to protect the legal rights of families. We understand the challenges that grieving families face as they move forward from the loss of a loved one. Our team provides responsive representation to ensure the unique needs of each client are accurately represented. We fight to get justice for those taken away unexpectedly and to help families move forward.
If your loved one has lost their life in an accident, our team will help you get the compensation you need to cover funeral expenses and other costs you face. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Alabama at your earliest convenience. Call our law firm today at (205) 328-2200 to schedule a free case evaluation with our team to discuss the legal options available for you.
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