Baldwin County, AL (October 25, 2022) – A traffic wreck took place in Baldwin County on Friday evening that claimed the lives of two people. On October 21, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency responded to the scene of a traffic collision on Alabama State Route 225.
According to local law enforcement, at around 640 p.m., a Toyota pickup truck collided with a Dodge ram pickup truck near mile marker 21 on the roadway. The impact of the crash caused the Toyota to run off the side of the road and strike a tree.
The driver of the Toyota, an 82-year-old man, and his passenger, a 76-year-old woman, were both fatally injured. The man and woman were pronounced dead at the scene.
ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division is investigating the circumstances surrounding this fatal collision at this time.
We offer our condolences to the family of the two victims who died in this accident.
Fatal Car Accidents in Alabama
Fatal auto collisions in Alabama take the lives of hundreds of people annually. Unfortunately, there are many instances where fatal crashes take place as a result of drivers who are negligent or reckless while behind the wheel.
Speeding is one of the most common causes of fatal collisions reported in Alabama. Speed limits are in place to keep everyone safe on the road. Unfortunately, some drivers choose to ignore the speed limit, putting themselves and others at risk. Speeding can increase the likelihood of drivers losing control of their vehicles in congested areas, construction zones, and around curves.
Impaired driving is another leading cause of fatal crashes in Alabama. Drivers who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol are a danger to themselves and others on the road. People who are drunk or impaired are unlikely to make sound decisions while behind the wheel. As a result, they drift into other lands and strike vehicles nearby.
Drivers who are distracted are also a major cause of fatal crashes in Alabama. Drivers who are texting, talking on the phone, or otherwise not paying attention to the road are putting everyone around them at risk. When drivers do not have their attention on the road ahead, they are likely to strike other vehicles or objects on the road.
If you have lost a loved one due to a fatal collision caused by another driver’s reckless or careless actions, a wrongful death lawyer in Baldwin County can help your family pursue legal action. Following the loss of a loved one, you may be able to secure financial compensation for barely all costs, funeral expenses, and more.
Our car accident lawyers at Clay, Massey & Associates are here to help you get justice. Our team will take the legal work off your hands and fight to get to the compensation you need and deserve. We will fight to prove that the defendant is at fault for your loved one’s death.
Schedule a free consultation with our personal injury lawyers at your earliest convenience by calling 251-433-1000. Our lawyers at Clay, Massey & Associates are here to help your family move forward in the best position possible.
Notes: Our writers utilize secondary sources to create this post. All of the circumstances surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our staff, therefore, if you locate any information that is not correct, please contact Clay, Massey & Associates immediately so that we can correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. The post can be removed by request.
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