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A Helena man died Wednesday, Sept. 30, when his vehicle overturned on U.S. 82 in Tuscaloosa County. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said Casey W. Bratton's vehicle left the road near mile marker 64 at 7:40 p.m. Reports say he was not wearing a seat belt, which shows why buckling up matters.
wbrc.com · Oct 2, 2026Jay Lagrone, 20, was found seriously injured at the Vie at University Downs apartments in Tuscaloosa. His family wants answers about his condition beforehand, and the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit says his death remains under active investigation. The ongoing investigation will determine what answers his family and the public receive.
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A Helena man, identified as Casey W. Bratton, died following a car crash in Tuscaloosa County. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, his vehicle left U.S. 82 near mile marker 64, hit an embankment, and overturned on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7:40 p.m.
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A 55-year-old Helena man, Casey W. Bratton, died Wednesday evening after his vehicle left the roadway and overturned. The single-vehicle crash occurred on U.S. 82 near the 64-mile marker in Tuscaloosa County. Bratton was reportedly not wearing a seat belt when he was ejected from the Lincoln Navigator.
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The family of 20-year-old Jay Lagrone is seeking answers regarding his condition before he was found seriously injured at Vie at University Downs apartments. Investigators confirmed that Lagrone's death remains under active investigation by the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit.
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