Police Officer Killed in Autauga County Car Accident
The Prattville Police Department said Cpl. Dakota Lee Davis died of injuries from an off-duty crash on U.S. 31 at the Interstate 65 Pine Level exit.
Candice BondPrattville police Cpl. Dakota Lee Davis died on October 26 from injuries he suffered in an off-duty crash on U.S. 31 in Autauga County, the Prattville Police Department said.
Crash at the Pine Level Exit on U.S. 31
The wreck took place on Monday on northbound U.S. 31 at the Interstate 65 Pine Level exit. Davis was not on duty when it happened. The Prattville Police Department confirmed he was a corporal with the department and that he died of his injuries. The department has asked people to remember Davis's wife, his family and his fellow officers in their prayers.
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Investigates
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is investigating the crash and has not released further details. More information is expected later. On Tuesday morning, officers escorted Davis's body along Interstate 65 from Montgomery to Millbrook.
Early details about a crash can change as investigators learn more. The first news reports are a starting point, not the final word.
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.
Free Legal Consultation
Paid Advertisement
Hello, we're Candice Bond and Stefano Formica of Bond Legal. We put injured people across Alabama and their families first, walking you through every option so you can make the best decision for your recovery. If you've been injured, or your family has lost someone, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Advertising disclosure
Bond Legal is organized as an LLC in Illinois and as a Professional Corporation in California. Bond Legal, LLC lawyers are licensed in AL, AR, FL, GA, HI, MN, MO, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, SC, WV and WY. Bond Legal, PC lawyers are licensed in CA, CO, IA, IL, MI, MT, TN, TX, and WA. Legal services are limited to the foregoing states. *Candice Bond is licensed in CA, IA, IL, TN, TX & WA only and can be contacted at 17500 Red Hill Ave. #100 Irvine, CA 92614, 949-988-7100, cmbond@bondlegalgroup.com. *Stefano Formica is licensed in CA and NV only. "Pay $0 Unless We Win For You," means that clients have no responsibility to pay Bond Legal any fees or costs except upon a monetary recovery. Contingent fees are not permitted in all types of cases. Some cases may be co-counseled with other lawyers. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.