Blog
68-Year-Old Man Dies in Head-on Crash
February 16, 2012 - Streetsboro, Ohio - A 68-year old man was killed when his vehicle went left-of-center on Route 14 in Streetsboro. The man struck a 2011 Kia driven by a 29-year-old woman. The force of the crash caused severe injuries to both drivers. Police are not sure why the man crossed over into oncoming traffic. The woman was taken to Akron General Hospital, where she remained hospitalized for several days. The 68-year-old man was transported to Akron City Hospital, but ultimately died from his injuries.
While this case is a tragic accident, the driver that went left-of-center should be held accountable for the damage he caused to the innocent 29-year-old woman. This case highlights the significant costs distracted drivers can cause in accidents when they go left of center into oncoming traffic. When two cars are travelling in opposite directions, the force of the collision is greater than if you were to drive into a brick wall. This is due to the two cars accelerating in opposite directions at the time of the accident. The significant amount of force associated with the collision greatly increases the severity of injuries. In this case, this accident caused the death of the at-fault driver. This accident was clearly avoidable and the 68-year-old driver should be held accountable for his negligence.
If you or a loved one was involved in a wrong-way car accident in Ohio, the law firm of Ryan, LLP can assist your investigation and claim. We will work with the police department and insurance companies to coordinate an investigation to find the individual at fault. Our firm offers free consultations regarding your claim. We are here to solve problems and we encourage any individual needing assistance with a wrong-way vehicle accident or a wrongful death claim to call or email our office.
Injured? Get a Free Case Review.
No fees unless we win. Call (216) 777-RYAN or request a free consultation.