Richard Bivins hurt in DeKalb Co I-59 chain-rection collision Alabama

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Richard Bivins hurt in DeKalb Co I-59 chain-rection collision Alabama

DEKALB, AL, (April 29, 2026) – A 47-year-old Jacksonville man was injured Wednesday evening in a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 59 in DeKalb County that also left one driver dead, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA).

Authorities identified the injured driver as Richard W. Bivins.

Troopers said the crash occurred around 5:20 p.m. near milepost 140 close to the Alabama-Georgia state line. A 2003 Ford F-150 reportedly struck the rear of a 2023 Volvo tractor-trailer traveling on the interstate. After the initial impact, the pickup crossed into oncoming traffic and collided head-on with a 2020 Ford F-150.

Bivins, who was driving the 2020 Ford, sustained unspecified injuries and was transported along with a 53-year-old passenger from Verbena to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The driver of the 2003 Ford, a 62-year-old man from Ider, was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The tractor-trailer driver, a 43-year-old man from Staten Island, New York, was not injured.

The investigation remains ongoing.


CRASH INVESTIGATION

Each year, millions of people suffer injuries in U.S. traffic crashes, many resulting in long-term or life-altering consequences. In 2023, approximately 2.44 million people were injured in motor vehicle accidents nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

While investigators work to determine the cause of this crash, Candice Bond, an experienced accident attorney and Managing Partner of Bond Legal, stressed the importance of an independent investigation conducted by a qualified attorney.

“In addition to law enforcement efforts, an attorney can re-interview witnesses, analyze surveillance footage from the crash scene, and obtain phone and electronic records from involved parties,” said Bond, a national analyst for Accident Injury News.

“Time is critical in cases like this, and families must ensure evidence is preserved and properly reviewed,” she added.


PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM

Pending the outcome of the investigation, Richard Bivins may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim. According to Stefano Formica, Of Counsel at Bond Legal, the aftermath of a serious injury can create significant emotional, physical, and financial strain.

“It is essential for injury victims to retain legal counsel when pursuing a personal injury claim, as attorneys can negotiate directly with insurance companies on their behalf,” Formica said.

“Insurance providers often attempt to minimize settlements. However, an experienced attorney will work to ensure victims are treated fairly and receive full and just compensation for their injuries,” he added.


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Accident Injury News' national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in serious injury auto accidents, and if you or a family member need help, she is available for a free consultation to guide you

(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Accident Injury News can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-986-7738 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).

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