(Lowndes County, AL — October 23, 2025) A tragic early-morning multi-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 80 in Lowndes County, Alabama, claimed the life of a 41-year-old Selma man, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA). The crash, which involved two tractor-trailers and multiple vehicles, occurred amid dense fog and led to extended traffic delays as authorities investigated the...
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(Brookhaven, Georgia — October 22, 2025) – A young woman was tragically struck and killed by a dump truck while legally crossing a marked crosswalk on Clairmont Road near Dresden Drive in Brookhaven, DeKalb County. Authorities say the driver — identified as 54-year-old Omar Ali of Mableton — hit Maryury Lopez around 12:06 p.m. Tuesday and initially fled the scene...
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Hot drinks like coffee and tea are a part of many people’s daily lives. However, if they are not served carefully, they can cause serious burns that can change lives. If you were burned by a hot drink from Starbucks because an employee didn’t put the lid on properly, you could be eligible for compensation. At Fob James Law Firm, our Starbucks burn...
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(Etowah County, Alabama — October 21, 2025) – Tragedy struck on Sunday morning when 22-year-old Amber Lee Blackwood was tragically killed in a multi-vehicle collision on U.S. Route 278 in Etowah County. Her husband, 21-year-old Timothy “Noah” Blackwood, and their 1-year-old daughter, Ava Shea, were seriously injured and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. How the Crash Happened...
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Tailgating—following another vehicle too closely—is one of the leading causes of rear-end collisions in Alabama. Despite being easily preventable, this behavior continues to cause thousands of crashes each year. According to the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), rear-end collisions are common. They account for nearly one-third of all traffic accidents in Alabama. Many of these crashes occur because drivers...
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Last updated: October 16, 2025 Source: FOX19, AP NEWS Tragic Multi-Vehicle Crash Claims Eight Lives in Jackson County Authorities are investigating a catastrophic tractor-trailer crash that killed a family of eight people on Interstate 85 in Jackson County, Georgia, on October 13, 2025. According to the Georgia State Patrol, a tractor-trailer collided with a Dodge van, igniting a massive...
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Jefferson County, Alabama — October 10, 2025A tragic early-morning accident on the 4800 block of Pinson Valley Parkway claimed the life of a Birmingham woman after her vehicle collided with a dump truck, authorities say. What Happened According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the local coroner’s office, the crash occurred at approximately 6:30 a.m. Friday when the...
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Last Updated – October 7, 2025 Source: Al.com; ABC 33/40 Tragic Crash Near Opp, Alabama Claims Two Young Lives The community of Opp, Alabama is mourning the heartbreaking loss of two children who were killed in a head-on collision last Friday night in Covington County. One of the victims was a student at Opp City Schools, according to local...
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(October 6, 2025 – Gadsden, Alabama) – A Jacksonville State University (JSU) student tragically died in a two-vehicle trucking crash near Gadsden, Alabama. The victim has been identified as Elizabeth Brooklyn Barnes, a 21-year-old nursing student. What Happened According to local authorities, the collision occurred at 7:10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2, on U.S. 411 near the 223 mile...
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Last Updated: October 2, 2025 A tragic pedestrian accident claimed the life of a Birmingham woman on Wednesday morning at the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp off I-59/20, one of the busiest and most dangerous ramps in Jefferson County, Alabama. Crash Details: Fatal Pedestrian Accident on I-59/20 Exit Ramp According to Birmingham Police, a semi-truck exiting I-59/20 southbound onto Arkadelphia...
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