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Mobile, AL – Monayasia Ash Killed by DUI on I-65

2.24 Butler Co, AL - Pedestrian Struck by Car on I-65

Mobile, AL (January 01, 2021) – A woman died during a car accident in the city of Mobile on Friday, January 1st. 

Police reported that, at about 5:35 a.m., 27-year-old Monayasia Ash was killed when her car was hit at a high rate of speed by another car driven by 27-year-old Jeffery Richardson.

Richardson crashed his car into the back of Ash’s vehicle once she entered the northbound lanes of Interstate 65 from Government Boulevard and merged into the middle lane. 

Ash was transported via ambulance to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

Officers stated that Richardson smelled strongly of alcohol and showed indications of intoxication during a field sobriety test. 

Richardson has since been arrested and charged with vehicular homicide.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim, Ms. Monayasia Ash, at this time.

Fatal Crashes in Mobile

Over 80% of all crash fatalities in Alabama are borne of driver irresponsibility. Whenever the driver of a vehicle is under the influence, talking, texting, or partaking in any activity other than paying attention to their surroundings, they are putting their passenger’s lives, their own lives, and the lives of the people near them in danger.   

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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