Alabama Personal Injury Blog - motor vehicle accidents

Fairhope Woman Injured in Car Accident

Shannon Weidemann — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 20:15:56 GMT

A 53-year-old business woman from Fairhope was injured in a car accident on Wednesday morning. Her injuries were very serious and she was taken by medical helicopter to University of South Alabama Medical Center in Mobile for treatment. Her daughter was also in the car and her injuries were not serious.

The woman

was heading west on Gayfer Avenue at 10:56 a.m., and was going through the Greeno Road intersection on a green light, when her 1997 Ford Taurus was struck by a northbound 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser

Her car then hit a pickup truck. It is unknown why the driver of the Land Cruiser ran a red light. The police are investigating and they do not believe that alcohol was a factor.

If you would like to learn more about car accidents, please visit InjuryBoard's Car Accident information page.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Auburn Car Accident Injures Two

Shannon Weidemann — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:32:32 GMT

Two people were injured, one seriously, in a single-car accident in Auburn late Monday. The accident happened on Webster Road near an embankment. The car overturned and slid down the embankment.

The vehicle

had left the road while traveling between Pumphrey Avenue and Bellwood Place and struck a utility pole, according to Capt. Tom Stofer of the Auburn Police Division.

The driver of the car had to be airlifted to Columbus Regional Medical Center. His injuries were believed to be life-threatening. There was a passenger in the car that was also injured. That person was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The condition of the passenger is unknown. The car accident is being investigated and it is unknown why it occured.

If you would like to learn more about car accidents, please visit InjuryBoard's Car Accident information page.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

4 Injured, 2 Killed in Car Crash

Chrissie Cole — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:49:04 GMT

A two vehicle accident, Monday, claimed two lives and left four others injured.

There have been 78 Alabama traffic fatalities reported in 2008 so far this year. At this time in 2007, there were 95 reported accidents.

Lawrence County Coroner's Office pronounced two men - 39, of Hartselle and 39, of Decatur - dead at the scene, according to Decatur State Troopers.

The driver, a man, 60, of Crane Hill and three others suffered injuries in the accident. They ere transported from the accident scene by Medflight.

The driver was listed in good condition at Huntsville Hospital. The other three passengers were listed in good condition and recovering.

The accident happened at the intersection of Alabama 157 and Alabama 36, just after 6 p.m. on Monday, when the vehicles collided. The accident remains under investigation by the Alabama Department of Public Safety.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

One Teen killed, One Critically Injured in Car Accident

Chrissie Cole — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:53:51 GMT

A Marbury High School student, 18, was killed in a car accident when his vehicle went into an intersection in front of an oncoming log truck, said the Alabama Department of Public Safety.

The passenger, a sophomore, 15, is in critical but stable condition after undergoing surgery at Baptist Medical Center.

"It went through my mind that this can't be happening again," said Marbury High School Principal Don Hulin, who was one of the first on the scene. "There have been five Marbury students killed in accidents since 2006.

"I've been in the military, and I've seen dead folks before, but this is something you don't want to see -- a dead child. This one brought me to my knees. I feel like all these kids up here are my kids. You interact with them in the halls everyday. You get to know your students at Marbury."

They were good friends who often rode to school together. Grief counselors will be present at the school to help students deal with the tragedy.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Mobile Woman Killed in Car Accident

Chrissie Cole — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:44:41 GMT

A Mobile woman, 27, died from injuries she suffered in a car accident, on Friday, when the car she was driving overturned.

The woman was ejected from her automobile, although authorities have confirmed she was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, reported a spokesman for Saraland Police Department.

She was traveling alone in her Honda Accord when it flipped several times on her way home from her Mother's home at 6:40 p.m., on Friday. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

A rescue helicopter transported her to the University of South Alabama Medical Center where she was taken off of life support at 1 p.m., on Monday.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Bethesda Car Accident Kills Teenage

Shannon Weidemann — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:23:38 GMT

An 18-year-old driver was killed after driving his car into a tree. The car accident happened early on Saturday morning. It is unknown why he lost control of the vehicle.

The victim

was traveling westbound on Bradley Boulevard toward Wilson Lane. When he approached Brite Drive police say he lost control of his 2001 Jaguar and struck a tree.

The car was found in a yard of a home on the street. The victim was found dead on the scene of the accident. No one else was involved in the accident. The Montgomery County Police are investigating the car accident.

If you would like to learn more about car accidents, please visit InjuryBoard's Car Accident information page.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Car Accident Kills Man at Calhoun College

Shannon Weidemann — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:20:24 GMT

A man was killed in a car accident that ended on the lawn at Calhoun Community College. The victim was from Decatur and was driving his car on Highway 31 early Thursday morning. He lost control of his vehicle and crashed.

They say he crossed both southbound lanes, hit the ditch in the middle of the road, and the car started to flip over.
Then the car continued to cross the northbound lanes before landing upright on the front lawn of Calhoun College.

It is unknown if he was wearing a seat belt but he was ejected from the vehicle. He was killed instantly. The Alabama State Troopers are investigating the accident.

If you would like to learn more about car accidents, please visit InjuryBoard's Car Accident information page.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Belulah Woman Ejected From Vehicle; Dies Instantly

Chrissie Cole — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:36:21 GMT

A car accident, Monday night, claimed the life of a Belulah woman, 44. Officials say the accident occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on Lee Road 375.

The woman died instantly from head injuries she suffered when she apparently lost control of her car and was ejected from the vehicle.

The car tumbled from the force of the accident and landed on top of her, crushing her. She was pronounced dead by the Coroner at the scene of the accident.

She was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and was traveling alone. The accident is being investigated by Alabama State Troopers and Lee County Coroner's Office.

For more information on automobile accidents, please visit our help center on Motor Vehicle Accidents.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Bicyclist Hurt in Montgomery Car Accident

Shannon Weidemann — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:10:59 GMT

A 52-year-old man was severly injured in a bicycle accident in Montgomery on Tuesday. He was struck by a car on U.S. Highway 31. The victim is from Letohatchee. He was airlifted from the scene of the accident to Baptist South Hospital.

Several agencies responded to the scene including the Pintlala Fire Department, State Troopers and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department.

It is unknown what caused the accident and why the car struck the man on his bike. The Sheriff's Department is investigating the accident. No charges have been filed.

If you would like to learn more about car accidents, please visit InjuryBoard's Car Accident information page.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Shannon Weidemann

Bicyclist Suffers Life Threatening Injuries After Crashing with Car

Chrissie Cole — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:02:24 GMT

A bicyclist suffered life threatening injuries in a car accident, Tuesday night, when his bike was struck by a car.

The man, 52, of Letohatchee, was said to be unconscious and unresponsive when officials arrived on the scene. He was transported by Air Evac to Baptist Hospital South for medical treatment. He is now listed in stable condition.

The man was hit by the car, on U.S. Highway 31, near Montgomery, according to authorities.

Many agencies responded to the accident scene including State Troopers, Montgomery County Sheriff's Department and Pintala Fire Department.

The accident is being investigated, no further information is available at this time.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole