ESCAMBIA COUNTY—A head-on crash on U.S. Highway 31 injured Brittany N. Colley, age 38, of Mobile, and several others on Feb. 25, according to authorities. The crash occurred at approximately 9:10 p.m. near milepost 38, about one mile west of Atmore.
Investigators said Colley was driving a Chrysler Pacifica minivan northbound that collided with a Cadillac SRX heading south. Emergency responders transported Colley to USA Hospital in Mobile for treatment of her injuries. A juvenile in her vehicle and other individuals in the Cadillac were also injured and taken to area hospitals.
A 2-year-old passenger in the Cadillac sustained critical injuries and died on Saturday while receiving treatment.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Brittany Colley injured in Escambia County head-on accident near Atmore
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HEAD-ON CRASH INVESTIGATION
The most common cause of head-on accidents is driver error. However, they can also be caused by drunken driving, speeding, distracted driving, poor road design, inexperienced drivers, and confusion on the part of the driver.
According to AAA, from 2015 to 2018, there were more than 2,000 deaths from head-on collisions while driving on divided highways.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors that are considered and must thoroughly be examined,” said Candice Bond, a Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
An injured victim may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim, pending the results of the investigation.
Bond said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.
“Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. That’s where an attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” he added.
Accident Injury News' national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in serious injury auto accidents, and if you or a family member need help, she is available for a free consultation to guide you
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