An Alabama woman was killed early Monday morning when a pick up truck struck her vehicle. Damita Shante Pinkey Law of Whatley, Alabama was 47 years old and pronounced dead at the accident scene on the U.S. Hwy 84.
Alabama State Troopers arrested Ezekiel Alexander Lewis, the pick-up truck driver, on charges of driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident. More charges are likely to follow and especially since it is believed that speeding caused the accident.
The same weekend, a Mobile woman was killed in Lowndes County in a motor vehicle crash. The accident was believed to have been caused by a cell phone distraction. The victim was 19 years old and killed in a 2-vehicle crash with an 18-wheeler on Interstate 65.
According to reports, it is believed that the Alabama teenager may have been texting or using her cell phone at the time of the accident, when she crossed the median in her 2003 Oldsmobile and struck an 18-wheeler driving in the oncoming lane. The driver of the 18-wheeler was not injured in the accident.
The Birmingham Trucking Accident Attorneys at Farris, Riley & Pitt have represented many clients who were involved in car and trucking accidents. We have handled cases where clients have suffered severe and traumatic injuries to broken bones and whip lash. If you or someone you know has been involved in an accident, please call us today for your free case evaluation. Contact us toll free at 1-(888)-580-5176 or (205)-324-1212.
