Justin Lee Allred, 19,Michael Swanner, 16, and Richie Sanchez-Hernandez, 11, killed, and two injured in head-on crash on Reid Road near Athens, Alabama
State Troopers identify one of three killed in late-night wreck in Limestone County
Justin Lee Allred, 19, of Athens and a 16-year-old passenger in his vehicle both died. Investigators say the Chevrolet Impala Allred was driving collided head-on with a 2008 Chevrolet driven by an unidentified driver.
UPDATE: Prayer vigil scheduled tonight for victims of deadly Limestone County collision
The family has set up a gofundme account to raise money for a funeral for Justin Allred. Michael Swanner's family has also set up a gofundme account. Friends of Richie Sanchez-Hernandez have also set up a gofundme account.
3 Limestone County wreck victims to be laid to rest this weekend
A wreck late Sunday night claimed the lives of 11-year-old Richie Hernadez, 19-year-old Justin Allred and 16 year old Michael Swanner. We spoke to loved ones of all three victims to learn more about the young lives taken away entirely too soon.
Families ask for financial support to help afford funerals for Limestone County wreck victims
Families are asking for help to afford burial costs. Gofundme accounts have been set up for the three victims:
- Justin Lee Allred, 19, lived in Athens. Here is the link to his Gofundme account.
- Michael Swanner, 16, was riding in Allred’s car and also died. This is his Gofundme account, or donations can be made to Ardmore Funeral Chapel.
- Richie Sanchez-Hernandez, 11, was in sixth grade at Tanner School. Here is hisGofundme account.
After an injury car accident, take these steps to help the recovery process
When someone has been injured in a car crash, it's hard to know what to do to help. Injured people need appropriate medial treatment, but they also need to have their civil and legal rights protected.
After a serious crash, several steps need to be taken, including dealing with the insurance companies, tracking and documenting lost income from missed work, coordinating medical bill payments, and handling an insurance claim.
Go here for information on the best way to handle these issues following an injury car accident.
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