The family of a teen injured in a wreck that claimed the life of a Hartselle 17-year-old has filed suit against the suspect involved in the deadly crash.

Cynthia Brown, the parent and guardian of Braxton Wales, filed suit this week in Morgan County Circuit Court against Archie Brandon Hale. On Sept. 6, Wales and three other minors were in a minivan that was hit by Hale, who was allegedly under the influence and fleeing from police. Hale’s vehicle struck the van, severely injuring three passengers and claiming the life of Tristan Hollis.

Hale and his passenger were also injured. After being released from the hospital, the suspect was taken to the Morgan County Jail on murder charges, as well as charges of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal possession of prescription dr

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