Baldwin County Weekend Crashes: Critical Injury in Daphne Rollover, Two Hurt in Lillian, Fairhope Police Vehicle Hit on Highway 181
Three Baldwin County crashes kept first responders busy over the weekend, including a Highway 181 rollover in Daphne with a reported critical injury, a pickup collision in Lillian and a Fairhope police vehicle wreck.
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. — Baldwin County first responders handled several notable wrecks over the weekend, including a rollover in Daphne on Halloween that left one person reportedly in critical condition.
All three crashes remain under investigation.
Daphne: Rollover on Highway 181
A collision on State Highway 181 near Camberwell Drive injured several people just before 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, including one who was reportedly critical. The wreck caused a vehicle to roll over.
Daphne police and firefighters responded along with an ambulance, and a medical helicopter was called to the scene. Part of the heavily traveled highway was shut down as crews worked.
It was the second rollover in the area in just two weeks.
Lillian: Pickups collide on U.S. 98
Two pickup trucks collided shortly after 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, on U.S. 98 at County Road 99, deploying the airbags and causing non-life-threatening injuries. The wreck blocked traffic for about an hour.
The Lillian Volunteer Fire Department, EMS and an Alabama Law Enforcement Agency trooper responded. A medical helicopter was also dispatched but later canceled. Both trucks sustained heavy damage and were towed. ALEA is investigating.
Fairhope: Police vehicle in Highway 181 collision
A two-vehicle crash on Sunday, Nov. 1, at about 2:50 p.m. involved a Fairhope police vehicle. It happened in the area of 19251 Alabama Highway 181 near County Road 44.
No injuries were reported, though both vehicles were damaged. ALEA is conducting the crash investigation.
