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Man Died Following a Police Chase And Crash

On Thursday, July 9 a man died following a police chase and crash.

According to Alabama State Troopers, 45 year old Sean Dawson Brooks was being chased by a Shelby County sheriff’s deputy when he crashed into an SUV on County 41 at Hawthorne Street.
Brooks was taken to University of Alabama hospital in Birmingham where he died less than an hour later at just after 8.30 p.m.

Those in the SUV were also injured and 38 year old William Mark Numnum and his passenger who was 28 year old Tammie Denis Smith of Chelsea were both also taken to hospital. Numnum was not wearing a seat belt and he was seriously injured having been ejected from the vehicle.

The police have not provided any information concerning the chase, but have said that the deputy was acting within the scope of his duties. They went on the say that their hearts and prayers were with those involved and their families and that they were continuing with the investigation.

If you or a loved one have been injured or killed in an accident please call the Jackson accident attorneys of Jackson & Tucker, P.C., at (866) 252-3535 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.

Defective Vehicle Accidents

Defective vehicles are one of the scariest threats we face on the road today. It doesn’t matter how careful you are, if your car or someone else’s vehicle malfunctions, there is nothing you can do to avoid an accident or injury. Massive recalls are continually making headlines, and it’s not just sensationalism. Defective vehicles kill people, and injure far more people than they kill. If you or someone you love had been harmed by a defective vehicle our Jackson accident attorneys are ready to help you today.

Types of Defects

The majority of vehicle defects either cause accidents, cause injuries to be worse in the event of an accident, or both.

Defects that can cause accidents include:

  • Defective design leading to rollover
  • Faulty tires
  • Defective steering system
  • Faulty brakes
  • Faulty suspension
  • Defective electronic stability control (ESC)
  • Electrical system defects

Crashworthiness defects that cause injuries to be worse when an accident occurs include:

  • Defective seat belts
  • Defective seat backs
  • Faulty window glazing
  • Poor roof crush resistance
  • Fuels system defects leading to fuel-fed fires and explosions

Defects that can cause accidents and/or cause injuries to be worse in the event of an accident include:

  • Ignition switch defects
  • Defective air bags
  • Faulty sensors

Some defects can cause vehicles to catch fire when they are not in use. These defects may not cause a crash, but they can cause a house fire if the vehicle is parked in a garage, under a car port, or very near a home.

If you believe or know that a defective vehicle caused your accident or injuries please call the Jackson accident attorneys of Jackson & Tucker, P.C., at (866) 252-3535 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.