Overturned Car Injures Two
One Flown From Scene

Kia Spectra which ran off of U.S. Hwy 231, clipped two trees and burst into flames Saturday night near the Strawberry Bridge.  Richard and Jennifer Harris suffered serious injuries from the wreck.                                                 Arab Today Photos by Dwight Hayes

Rescue workers prepare to move Jennifer Harris to an Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter waiting to fly her to Huntsville Hospital.                                     Arab Today Photos by Dwight Hayes

June 27, 2009
A one car accident Saturday night, seriously injured an Arab couple.  Richard Harris, and Jennifer Harris, were injured when they lost control of their Kia Spectra causing it to clip two trees, and burst into flames.

Jennifer Harris was flown to Huntsville Hospital by an Air Evac Lifeteam helicopter.  Richard Harris, age 24, was transported by Marshall Health System Ambulance.

Hwy 231 was blocked, and traffic was detoured around the scene for approximately 30-40 minutes while emergency crews treated the victims and a helicopter landing zone could be established.  Arab Fire Rescue, Arab Rescue Squad, and Arab Police responded to the wreck.  The wreck is being investigated by Alabama State Troopers.

Arab Fire & Rescue Personnel treat Richard Joseph Harris after car clips two trees, overturned, and caught fire Saturday night on 231 South near the Strawberry Bridge. Arab Today Photos by Dwight Hayes

Jennifer Harris is placed into an Air Evac Life Team helicopter in preparation for transport to Huntsville Hospital. Arab Today Photos by Dwight Hayes