Many Dayton residents are well aware of the dangers posed by motor vehicles. Every time a driver takes to the roadway, he or she faces the potential for being involved in a car accident. Even the most cautious drivers cannot avoid all accidents, including fatal accidents.
A recent deadly crash resulted in two fatalities in the early morning hours on Interstate 70. One of the victims was an assistant football coach at Centerville Elks High School. The 24-year-old was driving west on eastbound I-70 when his Toyota Scion collided with a Honda Accord. The head-on collision also killed the 28-year-old driver of the Honda Accord who was a graduate of Wright State University. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, both men were pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
An accident investigation is still underway, however a spokesperson for the highway patrol said it appears one of the drivers was traveling the wrong way. Prior to the accident, other drivers on I-70 placed 911 calls to report a driver traveling the wrong way on the interstate. The investigation has yet to determine whether alcohol, drugs or speed may have contributed to the crash. The speed limit on the stretch of I-70 where the accident occurred was recently increased to 70 mph.
The tragic chain of events involving this accident show the deadly consequences of motor vehicle accidents. Dealing with the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one following a fatal accident can be life-altering. However, laws are in place to protect the legal rights of a victim and his or her family. Surviving family members have the option of filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party. No amount of compensation can fill the void caused by the death of a loved one, but a lawsuit can provide the necessary compensation for surviving family members to begin the process of rebuilding their lives.
Source: www.whiotv.com, "WSU grad, Centerville football coach killed in crash," Drew Simon & Allison Wichie, Sept. 30, 2013
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