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Lonnie Wycliffe Branham, 78, killed in crash with alleged drunk driver on Barracks Road in Albemarle County, Virginia

Modified Date: 
Thu, 06/08/2023 - 2:12pm
Accident Date: 
Monday, May 25, 2015

Man Charged in Fatal Albemarle Co. Crash Faces Wrongful Death Suit

The family of an Albemarle County man who died in a suspected DUI accident is now suing the man police say caused the crash. He is due in Albemarle County General District Court on September 24 for his criminal charge. The suit says the crash caused Branham's car to roll, crash into some boulders, crushing the roof of the car and killing Branham. The family of Lonnie Branham is suing Andrew Blackwell Middleditch, asking for $1.5 million in compensatory damages and $350,000 in punitive damages. Middleditch is still facing an involuntary manslaughter charge in Albemarle County for that crash.

UPDATE: Police Identify Person Killed in Barracks Road Crash

Police say both vehicles were heading east when Middleditch tried to turn left into a farm entrance. At the same time, Branham was trying to pass in a legal passing zone. The cars collided and the Lumina overturned. Branham was declared dead at the scene. Middleditch, who was not injured, is being held without bond at the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail.

What you need to know after a serious Albemarle County car accident

When someone has been seriously injured in a car crash in Albemarle County, they must deal with medical bills and lost wages.

After a serious car collision, it is crucial to quickly get the information needed to make good decisions. Getting appropriate medical treatment is just one aspect of recovering. Getting help in handling the personal injury insurance claim that will begin financial recovery is another.

If the injuries are serious, it is best to contact an experienced Albemarle County injury lawyer for a free, no-obligation consultation. Serious injury accident claims are hard to handle without the help of a good lawyer who understands the process. Learn more about how an experienced Albemarle County car accident attorney can help.

Spinal cord injuries are not uncommon following many kinds of accidents. A person will usually require intense medical care to recover from them, and many can’t return to the work they did before the injury. When an accident causes this serious type of harm, the victim can bring a personal injury claim against any party responsible for it. A good Albemarle County spinal cord injury attorney can help by handling the insurance claim after a serious car crash.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Lonnie Wycliffe Branham
Andrew Blackwell Middleditch
Roadway: 
Barracks Road
County: 
Albemarle County, VA
Area: 
Charlottesville, VA

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