Category: Truck Accidents

Alabama School Bus Wreck Injures Dozens but Results in No Charges

A school bus driving down some back roads in Pike County, Alabama recently rolled over in a terrible accident that resulted in the injury of 41 students. According to a report by Valorie Lawson on WSFA.com, the single-vehicle accident took place at the intersection of County Road 2243 and County Road 2246, just a few miles from Goshen Elementary School in the morning before class. According to school officials, the bus was carrying 41 children when it wrecked and made a nearly three-quarter roll onto the driver's side. Responding emergency medical crews rushed 21 students by ambulance to Troy Regional Medical Center, while seven others were taken to Crenshaw Community Hospital in Luverne, Alabama. Thirteen additional students with less pressing injuries were taken to hospitals by another bus for medical treatment.

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Mark Ingram Uninjured in Huntsville Truck Accident

Former Alabama football star Mark Ingram was involved in a Huntsville truck accident. Fortunately, Ingram was uninjured in the wreck. According to the Huntsville Times, the automobile accident occurred this morning on Leeman Ferry Road in Huntsville, when Ingram's car collided with an 18 wheeler. Huntsville Police are still investigating the collision. Ingram was in Huntsville, AL along with former Alabama star wide receiver Julio Jones for a meet and greet at a local restaurant. Ingram is truly fortunate to be uninjured in this crash.

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Dump Truck vs. Tractor Accident Claims the Life of Muscle Shoals Resident

A tragic wreck has claimed the life of Christopher Softley (53) of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. According to an article by Tom Smith of the TimesDaily, the accident occurred about 7:30 am last Thursday morning on Singing River Bridge. Mr. Softley was driving a John Deere tractor and pulling a bush hog when his tractor was clipped from behind by a Mack dump truck that was loaded with gravel. The collision between the dump truck and tractor caused the tractor to flip over and onto its side, trapping Mr. Softley underneath. The collision also caused the dump truck to flip onto its side causing its load to be spilled onto the highway. The driver of the dump truck, Robert L. Cowan, of Russellville, was treated and released from the hospital with minor injuries.

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M&B files Trucking Accident Lawsuit

Truck accident attorney Morris Lilienthal has filed a personal injury lawsuit in Blount County, Alabama Circuit Court arising out of an August 2010 truck wreck that occurred on Interstate 65. It is alleged that the driver of the 18 wheeler was texting while he was driving and as a result did not see that traffic was stopped due to construction. As a result, the driver of the tractor trailer, struck ten (10) other vehicles before coming to a rest. Our client was driving one of the vehicles that was struck in this massive wreck. Our client suffered multiple injuries including a herniated disc in his neck, which required surgical intervention.

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18 Wheeler Rear Ends SUV & Claims One Life on I-85

A multi-vehicle accident on I-85 between Montgomery and Atlanta in Macon County, Alabama has claimed one life and seriously injured another. An initial report indicates the deadly crash was started by a single car accident. The fatal crash occurred when an 18 wheeler truck crashed into the rear of an SUV claiming the life of Alice Summers of Valley. The driver of the SUV, Henry Lee Davis, was seriously injured in the wreck and was taken to Baptist South Hospital. Police are still investigating this crash.

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18 Wheeler Hauling Chicken Blood Overturns

A semi-truck hauling chicken blood overturned on Interstate 65 in Autauga County. According to reports, the chicken blood is used in the making of makeup and dog food. Hazmat teams from ADEM, ALDOT, and the EMA responded to the spill. Certainly sounds like a messy situation. Initial reports indicate the wreck was…

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