Montgomery, AL – Pedestrian Identified In Fatal Crash On West South Blvd

Montgomery, AL (November 4, 2020) – A pedestrian who was struck and killed in a collision with a motor vehicle on West South Boulevard has been identified by Montgomery Police. 

The incident occurred around 11:00 pm Friday night when a 2007 Chevy Silverado traveling East on West South Boulevard struck a victim. Montgomery Police and emergency responders arrived at the scene to find a pedestrian with fatal injuries. 

The deceased victim has now been identified by Montgomery police as 23-year-old Nakeya Brunson. Brunson was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the truck that hit Brunson, whose identity has not yet been released, sustained no injuries in the accident.

The investigation by Montgomery Police remains ongoing at this time. No charges have been filed against the driver of the truck.

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

Pedestrian Accidents In Montgomery, Alabama

There has been a sharp increase in pedestrian fatalities in Alabama and all across the country in the past ten years. New data shows that the number of people being killed in vehicles is decreasing. Unfortunately, for those on the outside of vehicles, including pedestrians, fatalities are on the rise. In Alabama, pedestrian deaths are up 60 percent since 2008. Montgomery has the third-highest number of pedestrian deaths in the state of Alabama behind Jefferson and Mobile counties.

Drivers need to be 100% responsible when they are sharing the roads with others, including pedestrians. Careless behaviors such as distracted driving and failing to yield the right of way to pedestrians in a crosswalk are a common theme when it comes to car crashes involving pedestrians. When a loved one is lost due to an accident caused by a negligent or otherwise reckless driver, the family can always reach out to a Montgomery wrongful death attorney for help.

Families of those whose lives were taken too soon in an accident may have the right to compensation. Examples of damages that can be recovered include but are not limited to lost wages of the deceased, pain and suffering, medical and funeral expenses, and loss of consortium. A knowledgeable wrongful death attorney 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 protect 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 a driver’s careless actions, contact our Montgomery personal injury attorneys at Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown at (334) 277-3757 to see how we can help you get the justice you deserve for your loved one.

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