Nude driver hits 7 cars

A 57 year old naked man was driving his gray pickup truck on Monday when he hit seven cars in different locations in Hoover before stopping for police.

The man drove along Alabama 150 when he backed into traffic and hit a vehicle.  He then continued to drive toward U.S. 31 and hit two more cars and continued driving.  A police officer at that intersection attempted to pull him over, but he continued through the intersection and hit two more cars.  The man was then pulled over.

The officer discovered he was driving in the nude, and the man was taken to University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital.

Fortunately, no one was injured. No drugs or alcohol were involved. The accident is still being investigated, and charges have not been filed.

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Whitney Houston funeral held in New Jersey on Saturday

Birmingham car accident attorneys of Yearout & Traylor, P.C. deeply saddened to report the death of singer and icon, Whitney Houston.

Whitney Houston, thought to be the greatest singer of all time, died on Saturday afternoon in a hotel room at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA.  She was 48 years old, and her cause of death is still unclear.

A private funeral will be held in Newark, New Jersey at Houston’s childhood church, New Hope Baptist Church on Saturday at noon.  Pastor John Carter stated, “The family has made it very clear there is going to be a strong musical celebration of her life.”  With that said, there will be a choir of music legends singing.

For more information, visit CNN.com

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Ashville man killed in car accident Saturday night

Michael Coy Nolin, 25, of Ashville, was killed in a car accident on Saturday night driving on St. Clair County Road 31.

At about 9:50pm Saturday night, Nolin was driving just north of Springville on St. Clair County Road 31 when his vehicle veered off the road and overturned.  According to Alabama State Troopers, he was driving a 1995 Honda Accord.  He was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the vehicle.

Police are still investigating the incident, and no further details have been released.

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Nolin and his family.

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Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday at 6:30pm EST

Birmingham car accident attorneys of Yearout & Traylor, P.C. are happy to announce the 2012 Super Bowl kicking off this Sunday in Indianapolis.

The New England Patriots will play the New York Giants in the 46th Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday Feb 5.  This is the second time the Patriots and the Giants have played one another at the Super Bowl.  In 2008, the Giants upset the Patriots’ 18-0 record by defeating them in the Super Bowl.  This year, Patriot’s head coach Bill Belichick will bring his team back for victory over the Giants.  They have a 15-3 record this year, and the Giants have a 12-7 record.

The Giants’ quarterback Eli Manning has brought the team to victory in the last 5 games beating the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship.

The game will be played in Indianapolis on Sunday, and will air on NBC at 6:30pm EST.  For more details, visit the Super Bowl website.

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Alabama tornado injures 100 people and kills 2

Over 100 people were injured and two were killed on Monday morning when a tornado came through Oak Grove, Alabama and surrounding towns near Birmingham.

Homes were flattened, roofs ripped off, and windows shattered over night on Monday.  Oak Grove was hit hard in April of 2011 when almost 240 people were killed during tornadoes.

Fire crews are searching throughout Alabama for people trapped in their homes.  According to Yasamie Richardson of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency stated, ”Some roads are impassable, there are a number of county roads where you have either debris down, trees down, damage from homes.”

Residual weather such as hail and severe winds was felt in Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Illinois.

For more information on the tornado and current rescue situation, visit Birmingham News website.

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Titus kindergartener hit and killed by car

Ethan Marshall Woods, 5, of Titus was killed on Tuesday, Jan. 10 after being struck by a car while waiting for the school bus.

Woods was hit by an SUV at the intersection of Titus and Thornton Roads.  He was a kindergartener at Wetumpka Elementary School.  Alabama state police are still investigating the accident.

According to the Department of Public Safety, a blood sample was taken from the driver, and the case will be handled by the Elmore County district attorney and a grand jury.

 

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Two Gadsen men killed in crash on I-59

Early Sunday morning, on Interstate 59, two men were killed in a horrific crash involving another vehicle.

At 3:30am Sunday, Terry Lashone Edwards, 26, of Gadsden was driving on I-59 in the northbound lanes with passenger Raymond Kelley III, 22, of Gadsden, when they were hit from behind by another vehicle with three people in it.

The other vehicle was driven by David Chavali, 35, of Mobile, and had passengers Anna Chavali, 30, and 1-year-old Anjali Chavali.  They were taken to the University of Alabama-Birmingham hospital for injuries.

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the victims’ families.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact Birmingham car accident lawyers of Yearout & Traylor, P.C. by calling 205.414.8160.

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Elderly FL couple killed in crash on US 280

A.C. Jordan, 84, and Eunice Forbus Jordan, 81, of Live Oak, FL, were struck and killed on U.S. 280 on Saturday just east of Opelika.

The accident occurred just before 7am when their Lexus sedan was hit from behind by a Ford Taurus.  Lee County Coroner Bill Harris believes that the couple’s vehicle stalled on the road, were driving at a very low speed, or were fully stopped.  While the couple was out of the car checking the damage, a Ford F-150 hit the car and couple.

The accident is still under investigation.  Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the victim’s family.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact Birmingham car accident attorneys of Yearout & Traylor, P.C. by calling 205.414.8160.

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Worker from DOT dies from injuries

Hobi Wade Hussey, 21, of Elba, died on Monday afternoon at the University of Alabama at Birmingham hospital from injuries suffered during an accident while working for the Department of Transportation.

Hussey was struck by a car on US 29 in Pike County while he was working as a flagman.  Camden Stephens, 19, of Luverne was the driver of the vehicle.

The incident is still under investigation.  The results of a toxicology report for Stephens are still pending, and a traffic homicide investigation was opened.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, it is important to have experienced legal representation on your side.  Contact Birmingham car accident attorneys of Yearout & Traylor, P.C. by calling 205.414.8160.

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Holiday lights cover a home on Beech Street

Birmingham personal injury lawyers of Yearout & Traylor, P.C. are thrilled to announce the spectacular holiday light display of the Krawczyk home at 214 Beech Street.

An estimated 30,000-35,000 lights are used in this incredible light display that has been going on for 13 years.  The display is complete with snowmen, the Nativity scene, and a sign that says “War Eagle” on the roof.  Craig Krawczyk begins the light stringing process just after Halloween.  The lights can be seen nightly from 5-11:30pm through New Year’s.

“There’s a pretty steady stream of cars every night, and our neighbor across the street has people standing in her yard taking pictures of it,” according to Krawczyk.

For more information, visit the Al.com website.

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