Mobile, AL (July 10, 2025) — A weekend crash on Schillinger Road South has turned tragic after a woman injured in the incident died from her injuries at a local hospital, according to the Mobile Police Department. The accident occurred Saturday afternoon, July 5, at 401 Schillinger Road South, right in front of the Mobile Flea Market, causing significant traffic delays as both directions of the roadway were blocked for part of the day.

According to reports, 70-year-old Linda Scott was seriously hurt in the crash and later passed away from her injuries on Sunday, July 6. Authorities have not released further information about the circumstances leading up to the collision or whether other vehicles were involved. Investigators with the Mobile Police Department continue to look into what caused the wreck as family, friends, and community members mourn the loss.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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