September 14th, 2010
Overall, the news about Ohio Labor Day Weekend crashes is better than last year. The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported that 2010 Labor Day Weekend crashes were down by more than half over 2009 numbers.
The Provisional Numbers are Encouraging
In 2010, 7 people died in 7 fatal crashes. Only one of those crashes is believed to be caused by drunk driving. In 2009, 17 people died in Labor Day Weekend accidents and 7 of the fatalities were believed to be alcohol related.
If Your Loved One Was Among the 7 Lost
If your loved one was among the people killed in Ohio accidents over the holiday weekend then little comfort is to be found in the statistics. You are grieving a tragic and, often, unnecessary loss. If your loved one’s death was caused by someone else’s negligence then you may be entitled to legal damages. Contact an Ohio accident lawyer for more information about your rights.
Posted in Auto Accident News, OH Auto Accident
September 8th, 2010
On Saturday night, a pickup truck crashed on Cleveland Avenue in Columbus. This Columbus accident occurred around 6 p.m. when the pickup driver hit a pole and crashed into another vehicle. Police report that the pickup driver then left the scene of the accident leaving his passenger and the driver of the car trapped in the vehicles.
Emergency workers extricated both people and they were taken to Columbus area hospitals with what are believed to be nonfatal injuries.
The identities of the pickup truck driver, the pickup truck passenger and the car driver have not yet been released.
Posted in Columbus Accident, Hit and Run Accident, OH Auto Accident
September 7th, 2010
Last week, three people were hit by an SUV in a London subdivision. This Ohio pedestrian accident happened in the 2000 block of West Choctaw Drive around 8:45 a.m. on September 1, 2010.
Police report that 23 year old Zachary Herald was driving an SUV southbound when he hit 36 year old Melissa Fox, her 2 year old son Brandon Fox and 33 year old Brandey Maynard. Brandon was in a stroller being pushed by his mother at the time of the accident.
Ms. Maynard was treated at the accident scene. Ms. Fox was taken by helicopter to Grant Medical Center with serious injuries and 2 year old Brandon was taken to Nationwide Children’s Hospital where he was treated and released.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of this accident and the media reports that use of a cell phone is one possible cause which is under investigation.
Posted in OH Auto Accident, Pedestrian Accident
September 2nd, 2010
On Monday morning, a 6 year old girl was hit by a car on her way to school. The child, who has not been identified to the media, was trying to cross Mansfield Avenue in Mount Vernon on her way to Dan Emmett Elementary School at the time of the accident.
Police report that the child was not in a crosswalk at the time of the accident and that she was walking with her older sister who attempted to stop her from crossing the street.
The child was originally taken to Knox County Community Hospital and then was taken by helicopter to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus.
The driver was not cited for this Ohio pedestrian accident. The Ohio car accident lawyers of Clark, Perdue & List urge school children, their parents and motorists to be alert as schools open across the state and to stay safe getting to and from school.
Posted in OH Auto Accident, Pedestrian Accident
August 31st, 2010
Charges are currently pending against the driver of a Chevy Tahoe who was involved in an accident with Don Ferren, the athletic director of Lisbon Exempted Village Schools, on Saturday morning August 28, 2010. Police report that the driver of the Tahoe, who has not yet been identified, failed to yield and hit Mr. Ferren’s vehicle.
Mr. Ferren was on his way to a junior varsity football game when the crash occurred on Route 14 in Green Township. He was taken by helicopter to St. Elizabeth Hospital and is reported to be in serious condition following this Ohio car accident.
Posted in OH Auto Accident
