Tuscaloosa Man Charged After Sunday Wreck Seriously Injures One

Tuscaloosa AL

21 February, 2022

11:04 AM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Police Department has arrested a man following a Sunday night crash that hospitalized one person with life-threatening injuries. Click here to subscribe to our free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts. TPD says the crash occurred at 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Lurleen Wallace Boulevard North and University Boulevard, resulting in the arrest of Jimmy Alan Brooks, 27. He was charged with first-degree assault, DUI and failure to comply with ignition interlock device requirements. Brooks was reportedly driving a Toyota Tundra north on Lurleen Wallace Boulevard when police say he struck the side of a Chevrolet Cruze that was traveling east on University Boulevard. The 47-year-old driver of the Chevrolet was transported to DCH Regional Medical Center and is still being treated for life-threatening injuries. Brooks was was being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail as of the publication of this story, with his total bond set at $45,000. Have a news tip or suggestion on how I can improve Tuscaloosa Patch? Maybe you're interested in having your business become one of the latest sponsors for Tuscaloosa Patch? Email all inquiries to me at [email protected].