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Cullman, AL – Michael Ashley Killed in Crash on I-65

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Cullman, AL (January 09, 2021) – A man was killed near Interstate 65 when an SUV collided with the motorcycle he was riding on Wednesday, January 6th.

The accident took place at about 11:00 p.m. about 5 miles outside of Cullman.  

According to Alabama State Troopers, 43-year-old Michael Thomas Ashley, a resident of Cullman, was driving a motorcycle along Alabama Highway 69 at the intersection of Interstate 65, when his Kawasaki Ninja collided with a Nissan Xterra.

Ashley was pronounced dead at the scene.

This accident is under investigation by local law enforcement.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim, Michael Thomas Ashley, at this time.

Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Cullman

Motor vehicle collision statistics that are monitored and studied by the United States Department of Transportation indicate that the odds of someone who rides a motorcycle being killed during an accident are 27 times higher than the occupant of any car or truck. According to crash reports filed by Alabama State Troopers, 87 motorcycle accidents caused serious injury to motorcycle operators in 2017 and 12 accidents resulted in the operator’s death.   

No matter how proactive we are to protect others sharing the road, there is no guarantee that they will take the same stand for ensuring our health and safety are protected. When families lose loved ones in accidents caused by negligent and reckless drivers, they should reach out to a wrongful death attorney in Alabama as soon as possible. Families may have legal options to help them secure compensation after losing loved ones to cover the various expenses they face.

Working with a responsive, knowledgeable, and compassionate Montgomery car accident attorneys from the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown will ensure your family is in the best position imaginable to move forward after losing a loved one. Our team provides individualized and trusted legal representation that ensures the best interests and legal rights of our clients are protected. 

Attorney Dwayne L. Brown is one of the most effective personal injury lawyers in Alabama and his membership in the Million Dollar Advocates, a position that less than 1% of attorneys in the country have, shows how committed he is to protecting the best interests of his clients throughout every step of the legal process. If your loved one lost their life in an accident as a result of another driver’s actions, contact our Montgomery personal injury attorneys at (334) 277-3757 to see how we can help you get the justice you deserve for your loved one.

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Disclaimer: Our staff at the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown have worked hard to become valued members of the Montgomery, Alabama business community. We write accident news stories with the intent and purpose of bringing awareness to the dangers of driving in our community with hopes that our fellow community members will use added precautions when operating a motor vehicle and avoid being seriously injured in an Alabama accident. This post is not intended to be a solicitation for business. The information provided in this post is not meant to be legal advice or medical advice. The picture used in this post is not representative of the accident described in this post.

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