Coosa Co, AL (January 20, 2025) – A fatal two-car crash occurred on U.S. 231, claiming the lives of two individuals and leaving a third with injuries on January 18 in Coosa County. The incident happened around 5:00 p.m., approximately six miles south of Rockford. The victims have been identified by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) as Kelderick J. Williams, 34, of Vestavia Hills, and Linda J. Thrasher, 70, of Oxford.
ALEA Lt Jeremy Burkett reported that Williams was driving a BMW 325xi when it collided with a Nissan Murano driven by 73-year-old James W. Thrasher, also of Oxford. The collision caused significant damage to both cars. Williams was pronounced dead at the scene.
Linda Thrasher, a passenger in the Murano, was rushed by ambulance to Elmore County Hospital in Wetumpka, where she later passed away due to her injuries. James Thrasher, the driver of the Murano, was transported to Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, though the severity of his injuries remains unknown.
Local fire departments responded to the scene to assist in the extraction of the victims from the wreckage, while law enforcement worked to control traffic and ensure the area was cleared. Ambulances quickly arrived to transport the injured and deceased to nearby medical facilities. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Our deepest condolences go out to the families and loved ones affected by this heartbreaking incident.
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Fatal car accidents in Coosa County have become a growing concern, with several deadly crashes occurring on highways like U.S. 231. These accidents leave families facing emotional and financial struggles, particularly in wrongful death cases. Families may seek compensation for funeral costs, lost wages, and emotional distress.
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