Millport, AL – One Killed in Head-on Crash with Truck on AL-96

Millport, AL (May 1, 2024) – One person was killed after a head-on collision in the Millport area on Tuesday, April 30. The deadly accident was reported on AL-96 in Lamar County that afternoon around 4 p.m. Local reports revealed that an 18-wheeler and a passenger car collided at the scene. 

Emergency crews were rushed to the scene to provide the necessary aid. The two vehicles collided head-on, but the circumstances leading to the accident have not yet been determined. The area was closed for several hours while local authorities worked to clear the scene. One person involved in the crash suffered fatal injuries, but the identities of the victims have been withheld. No further information on the accident is currently available. Local law enforcement officials are handling the ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident. 

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Fatal Head-on Crashes in Alabama

There are many long two-lane roads and highways in Alabama that lack medians or other safety features. A driver runs the risk of colliding head-on with an oncoming vehicle if they break across the centerline into oncoming traffic. These are especially destructive kinds of crashes. In the United States in a recent year, head-on impacts accounted for over 10 percent of all traffic fatalities although they accounted for fewer than 2 percent of all reported crashes nationally. Every year, thousands of people lose their lives in head-on collisions. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that these crashes have a nearly 56 percent fatality rate. In order to pursue a claim for compensation if a loved one dies in an unexpected crash, you must work with an experienced attorney.

Managing a fatal vehicle accident is never simple. Your entire way of life can be on the line. It can be challenging for family members to manage the fallout from a fatal collision on their own. With the aid of a reliable attorney, you might be able to file a wrongful death claim to provide you with support during this trying time. You have to take every action to maximize your recovery and fight to ensure that the at-fault party is brought to justice. It is important that you are able to get financial compensation to make this difficult time a bit easier for you and your family. 

A qualified Millport wrongful death lawyer will be ready to get to work on your case. Our skilled team of lawyers at Maloney-Lyons, LLC is prepared to take action on your behalf and fight for your full and fair recovery. You likely have a lot of questions about your legal rights, and we are here to answer them during a free consultation. We will not stop until you are able to be made whole again. Contact our law offices today at 251-225-6105 to get started on your claim and discuss your case with a trained attorney.