1 Killed, 3 Injured in Russellville Car Accident
A two-vehicle collision on a Saturday afternoon along Alabama 24, west of Russellville, left one person dead and three others hurt, including a 10-year-old child.
Candice BondOne person was killed and three others were injured in a two-vehicle car crash on Alabama 24 near Russellville on October 31, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
What Happened on Alabama 24 Near Russellville
The collision happened at about 4:30 p.m. near the 30-mile marker, roughly two miles west of the city. Troopers said a Hyundai Palisade struck a Ford Explorer. A passenger in the Ford, Marta Gutierrez, 43, of Russellville, died at the scene.
The driver of the Ford, Maria Elena Luis Gutierrez, 22, also of Russellville, was hurt and received treatment at Russellville Hospital. A 10-year-old child riding in the Ford was hurt as well and was flown by air ambulance to a hospital in the area. The Hyundai's passenger, Sui Cuai, 31, of Russellville, was hurt and brought to North Alabama Medical Center in Florence.
Where the Highway Patrol Review Stands
Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Highway Patrol Division are investigating the crash. The agency has not released further details, and no charges have been announced.
A full investigation into a serious crash often takes weeks, and sometimes months. Investigators usually wait for vehicle data and lab results before they finish their report.
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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