Man Killed in High-Speed Crash at Halls Mill Rd and Hwy 90 in Mobile, AL

Mobile, AL (June 3, 2026) – A 55-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning, May 31, after a driver traveling at high speed crashed into his vehicle at Halls Mill Road and Highway 90 in Mobile. 

Anthony Licalzi was found with life-threatening injuries when officers arrived and was pronounced dead at the scene. Luis Estaban Damas Lopez, 20, was identified as the driver who struck Licalzi's vehicle while traveling at a high rate of speed.

Lopez was arrested and charged with manslaughter following the wreck. No further details about the crash were available in the initial report on the accident.

We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased victim's family and all those who loved him.

Can a Family Sue After a High-Speed Crash in Mobile, AL?

Yes, a family can pursue a civil wrongful death claim in Mobile, AL when a loved one is killed in a crash caused by another driver's reckless or negligent conduct. A civil claim is entirely separate from any criminal case, and can move forward on its own timeline regardless of how the criminal proceedings unfold.

Under Alabama law, certain surviving family members, including a spouse, children, or parents, may be eligible to pursue a wrongful death claim after a fatal crash.

Importantly, families do not have to wait for a criminal case to be resolved before exploring their civil legal options.

In addition to the emotional toll of an unexpected loss, families often face substantial financial challenges. Funeral and burial expenses, medical costs incurred before death, and the loss of a loved one's support and companionship can create lasting hardships.

As a result, many families seek answers about what remedies may be available under Alabama law.

Unlike many other states, Alabama's wrongful death laws focus primarily on the conduct that caused the death rather than the family's specific financial losses.

Therefore, allegations such as excessive speed, reckless driving, or other dangerous behavior can play a significant role in determining the strength and value of a potential claim.

At the same time, evidence gathered during a criminal investigation may also prove valuable in a related civil case. Police reports, witness statements, crash reconstruction findings, speed analyses, and other investigative materials can help establish how the collision occurred and who may be responsible.

Because important evidence can become more difficult to obtain as time passes, reviewing available records and preserving key information as early as possible is often beneficial.

Identifying relevant evidence, evaluating its significance, and building a well-supported claim can help families better protect their interests while pursuing accountability for their loss.

If your family has lost someone in a crash in Mobile or anywhere in Alabama, help is available.

You can reach Cockrell, Cockrell, Ritchey & Ritchey at 205-349-2009 to speak with our wrongful death lawyer about your options for pursuing justice and accountability.

Notes: Our writers relied on secondary sources to create this article. Our staff has not independently verified all of the circumstances surrounding this accident; therefore, if you find any incorrect information, please contact Cockrell, Cockrell, Ritchey & Ritchey, LLP immediately so that we can update the post to reflect the most accurate information available. The post may be deleted upon request.

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