In the early hours of the morning of Saturday, September 19, a physical therapist from Trussville, Birmingham was killed in an accident.
According to the Metro Homicide Unit, the accident happened on the I-359 Southbound at I20/59 when an SUV crashed in to the on ramp’s guardrail causing it to flip over and it then landed on the roof. Catherine Virgona, aged 23, who was not wearing a seat belt was pronounced dead at the scene, while the 22 year old driver suffered undisclosed injuries and was taken to DCH for treatment, but later released.
No other vehicles were involved and the crash remains under investigation by the Metro Homicide Unit and the TPD Accident Reconstruction Unit. The 22 year old driver, whose name has not been released, could face several charges including reckless driving.
Virgona is the third person to die from John Carroll High School in recent weeks.
If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in an auto accident please call the Montgomery accident attorneys of Jackson & Tucker, P.C., at (866) 252-3535 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation.
