Birmingham, AL – Charles Eugene Pearce Jr Killed in Truck Crash on I-65

Birmingham, AL (October 7, 2020) – One person lost their life in a truck accident reported in the Birmingham area on Tuesday evening. Just after 5 p.m., on October 6, emergency crews in Alabama were called to the scene of a crash on Interstate 65.

Reports show that a crash involving a semi-truck and two other vehicles took place on Interstate 65 near the area of Interstate 59 (Interstate 20). Further investigations found that 59-year-old Charles Eugene Pearce Jr was traveling on the southbound side of Interstate 65 when his vehicle was involved in a collision with two other vehicles.

The semi-truck then flew over the side of the exit ramp and traveled approximately 25-feet before crashing down onto Interstate 59 below.

Pearce sustained fatal injuries in the accident and was pronounced deceased at the scene. A second victim was critically injured and transported to UAB Hospital’s Trauma Center for treatment. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the victim injured in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of Charles Eugene Pearce Jr. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Fatal Truck Accidents in Alabama

Reports provided by the National Center for Statistics and Analysis (NCSA) show that approximately 140,000 people are seriously injured in semi-truck accidents across the United States each year. Although we would like to think that everyone overcomes their injuries, the size and weight of semi-trucks mean that these vehicles are more likely to cause life-altering injuries. In fact, more than 5,000 people end up passing away from their injuries.

In comparison to all other types of collisions, semi-trucks, buses, and other commercial vehicles are responsible for roughly 12% of all fatal traffic incidents each year. Vehicles that are traveling at a high rate of speed are more likely to cause severe injuries. In fact, the majority of accidents are a result of negligence. When it comes to semi-truck accidents, there are several reasons why drivers and trucking companies can be held liable for damages, injuries, and deaths. Whether your loved one lost their life in an accident caused by an impaired driver, a reckless driver, due to mechanical failure, or another reason, it is imperative that you seek legal guidance from a qualified wrongful death attorney in Alabama as soon as possible. You may be entitled to compensation to cover funeral costs, lost earnings, and more.

Alabama truck accident attorneys at The Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown take an aggressive and effective approach toward representing the legal rights and best interests of families who have lost loved ones in trucking accidents. Our nationally-recognized law firm is dedicated to upholding the rights of and seeking justice for families who have lost loved ones in accidents caused by negligence, carelessness, or reckless driving behavior. If you have lost a loved one in an accident as a result of a negligent driver, contact our personal injury attorneys in Alabama at (334) 277-3757. Schedule a free case evaluation with our team at your earliest convenience to discuss legal options available to help you get the justice you deserve for your loved one.

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