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Hit-Skip Death of Teenager
Olmsted Falls, Ohio - January 17, 2011 - An 80-year old woman was arraigned on the hit-skip accident which caused the death of a teenager in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. The woman pleaded not guilty and the matter has been set before Judge Hollie Gallagher. The accident occurred on October 17, 2011. The teenager was struck by a car while walking along Cook Road in Olmsted Township. The teenager was out with friends delivering invitations to his 13th birthday party. The teenager died the next day, which was also his birthday. After the accident, the driver left the scene. A few days after the accident, the driver took her car to a body shop to get repaired, but insisted she did not want to file a police report or get insurance involved. This led to the police arresting the 80-year old woman and charging her with aggravated vehicular homicide, failure to stop after an accident, and tampering with evidence.
This case highlights the significant costs hit-and-run drivers can cause to other drivers and pedestrians. All too often, the victim does not know the identity of the individual that harmed them. Police departments have dedicated personnel to investigate these types of accidents. But they may not have the resources available to properly investigate the claim, leaving the victim without answers or the ability to seek resolution of their injuries. In the matter that occurred in Olmsted Falls, it was an observant receptionist that led to the identity of the 80-year old woman alleged to be the driver involved in the accident. If you or a loved one was involved in an hit-skip/hit and run accident, 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 hit and run accident to call or email our office.
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