1 Killed, 2 Injured in Butler County Car Accident
One person died and two were hurt when a car overturned on U.S. Highway 31 a mile north of Greenville around midday.
Candice BondOne person died and two others were hurt in a single-car crash on U.S. Highway 31 in Butler County on October 21, according to Alabama State Troopers.
How the U.S. Highway 31 Crash Happened
The crash happened at about 12:15 p.m., roughly one mile north of Greenville. Troopers said the car went off the road, hit a ditch and rolled over. The driver, Jessie Truitt, 81, of Greenville, died at the scene.
Two passengers were also in the car. They were Gracie Kelly, 83, of Greenville, and Rosalind Roper, 62, of Birmingham. Both were hurt and went to Montgomery's Baptist Medical Center South for treatment.
What Comes Next After the Butler County Crash
Alabama State Troopers have not announced any charges. No crash report has been made public, and the passengers' condition has not been updated.
Once a crash report is finished, the people involved and their families can usually request a copy from the agency that wrote it.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Alabama usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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