Driver Killed in Mobile County Truck Accident
The driver has been identified as Jose L. Mendez, 41, of Batesville, Texas, who died in a crash on I-65 in Mobile County on Wednesday evening.
Jose L. Mendez, 41, of Batesville, Texas, was killed in a truck crash on Interstate 65 in Mobile County on Wednesday, according to Alabama's state law enforcement agency.
What Happened on I-65 Near Satsuma
The crash happened at roughly 6:38 p.m. on Nov. 11. The spot was near mile marker 17, some two miles south of Satsuma. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said Mendez was behind the wheel of a 2019 Freightliner Cascadia semi-truck that went off the roadway and hit a tree. Mendez was pronounced dead at the scene. No other vehicles were reported in the crash.
What the Highway Patrol Is Still Examining
Troopers with the agency's Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate the crash. No further details have been released, and no charges have been announced.
Many newer cars keep a short record of the moments around a crash. Investigators may download that data, and making sense of it can take weeks.
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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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