ALEA: Traffic Homicide Investigation Unit on case of crash at Duval and Michigan

Posted: Dec 3, 2020 / 09:56 AM CST / Updated: Dec 3, 2020 / 10:14 PM CST

UPDATE (6:11 PM) — Alabama troopers provided more details of a chase that led to a crash, leaving a woman in serious condition.

Read the following press release from ALEA:

At approximately 9 a.m. today, Dec. 3, in Mobile, the occupants of a 2007 Honda Accord were injured after being struck by a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette. The driver of the Corvette had refused to stop for a Trooper with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division and was attempting to elude.

The crash occurred at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Duval Street, resulting in injuries to the Honda’s occupants, who were transported to an area hospital for treatment. Following the crash, the driver of the Corvette exited the vehicle and attempted to stop a passing vehicle. As a result, the Trooper attempted to apprehend the subject at which point the subject attempted to enter the Trooper’s patrol vehicle. The incident led to the subject being taken into custody.

ALEA’s Traffic Homicide Investigation Unit is currently investigating the crash, no additional information is available at this time.

UPDATE (11:35 AM) — New information from Mobile Fire-Rescue say the crash happened as a result of a car chase.

The crash involved two vehicles, one being pursued by troopers at the time of the crash.

According to Mobile Fire-Rescue, a woman was thrown out of the vehicle and pinned underneath. After her extraction, she was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.

Her current condition is unknown at this time.

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department (MFRD) says one woman was pulled out of a crash at Duval and Michigan in Mobile.

WKRG News 5 crews on scene saw Mobile Police with crime scene tape near the crash.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.